May

05

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VTG Seth Thomas Helmsman Brass Corsair Ship Clock 1004 & Barometer 1504 NO KEY

Helmsman Brass & Wood Base: E537-007. Brass 24HR Clock with Chime: 1004-001. I dont have the key so I cant test the clock, the Barometer has moved in the past days so I think that is working. The Barometer was a little loose on the base, there are only 2 screws that hold it and the clock to the base. I also found 3 of the 4 screws were short ones, so I would recommend replacing them with a longer one, see last pic. I wiped down the brass lightly with a cloth, mostly to remove the dust. It could use a good polishing, unless you prefer the patina as […]

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May

05

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Antique 1895 Nickel Plated Wind Up Carriage LANTERN Alarm Clock UNUSUAL RUNS

Antique Circa 1895 Nickel Plated Carriage / Lantern Style 2 Bell Alarm Clock – RARITY – RUNS. Operating condition – Tested – I have many clocks to test and limited time to do so, This clock wound nicely it runs ticks, and keeps good time, tho i did have to shake it to get it started but it did stop after awhile, but then if you shake it, it will start to run again. This is typical of these type of antique movements and This tells me the movement needs a cleaning or oiling, who knows if it have ever been done in the last 130ish years. I did oil […]

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