Restored Seth Thomas Amherst 1921 Fine Antique Cabinet Clock In Mahogany

SOUND FILES ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE SETH AMHERST – 1921. OFFERED TODAY IS AN ALL-ORIGINAL “AMHERST – 1921″ CABINET MANTEL CLOCK MADE BY SETH THOMAS. THIS IS THE 1921 VERSION OF THE. THE 1921 AMHERST IS COVERED IN TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS”, VOLUME 1 PAGE 482, REFERENCE 1603. YES, I DO HATE TO PART WITH THIS ONE! THE CLOCK CAN BEST BE DESCRIBED AS A CHARMING AND EYE CATCHING ORIGINAL. A DELIGHT TO VIEW, AND EASY TO DISPLAY IN ANY DECORATIVE SETTING. YOU WILL LOVE THIS CLOCK! – I KNOW I DO. THE ORIGINAL CONVEX SILVERED DIAL IS CLEAN AND EXCELLENT. BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS AND SETH THOMAS SIGNATURE HALF SPACE BLUED HANDS HIGHLIGHT THE DIAL AND PRESENT A HANDSOME DISPLAY. THE ORIGINAL MAHOGANY FINISH HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY AMALMAGATED BY YOURS TRULY, CONDITIONED AND RESTORED, AND ACCENTS THIS CLOCK’S CHARACTER, BOTH AS AN ANTIQUE AND AS A DECORATIVE ACCESSORY WHEN DISPLAYED. THE CASE DESIGN IS THE MEMORABLE 1921 SETH THOMAS CABINET STYLE, INCLUDING A HEAVY CAST BRASS BEZEL, BASE WITH PEDIMENT FEET, AND INLAID MARQUETERIE ON THE FRONT OF THE CLOCK. THE LOVELY CASE IS VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS. AND HAS A RICH PATINA FINISH ON THE HIGHEST GRADE RI. 1921 WILL PLEASE ITS OWNER DAY AFTER DAY AND YEAR AFTER YEAR, RESULTING IN GREAT SATISFACTION, WHILE USING AND ENJOYING FOR TIMEKEEPING; AND ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE. YOU ARE INVITED TO BROWSE THE HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. THIS SETH LOOKS EVEN BETTER WHEN VIEWED DIRECTLY THAN IN THE PHOTOS – IT IS A BEAUTY. 1921 IS PERFECTLY PRESERVED AND FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY. I TAKE GREAT CARE TO INSURE THAT EACH DISTINCTIVE CLOCK I OFFER IS SUPERB IN ALL RESPECTS!! THE EIGHT DAY #120 SETH THOMAS FINE ROUND MOVEMENT HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY INSPECTED, CLEANED WITH ULTRASONICS, LUBRICATED AND BENCH TESTED WITH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION. OUT OF TOLERANCE PIVOT BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED; BOTH MAINSPRINGS WERE SERVICED AS A NORMAL PART OF MY SERVICE PROCEDURE. ALL OPERATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE MOVEMENT WERE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY. SUPERSIZE PHOTO 10 ILLUSTRATES TWO OF THE FINAL TESTS OF THE MOVEMENT – MINIMIZING THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR WITH AN OBJECTIVE OF APPROACHING ZERO PERCENT, AND CALIBRATING THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE TO 10,584 BEATS PER HOUR. YOU CAN COUNT ON A DISTINCTIVECLOCKS RESTORED SETH THOMAS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE SERVICE FOR A LONG LONG TIME. PENDULUM SWING IS USUALLY A GOOD INDICATOR OF THE HEALTH OF A MECHANICAL MOVEMENT. THIS RESTORED #120 HAS A PENDULUM SWING ARC OF 3 3/8 INCHES, EXCEEDING THE ORIGINAL SPECS FOR THE #120. THIS IS AN INDICATOR OF LOW FRICTION, HIGH ENERGY AND PROPER ADJUSTMENTS. THIS PARTICULAR #120 FINE ROUND MOVEMENT RESTORATION IS AMONG THE BEST I HAVE PRODUCED, AND WILL SERVE YOU WELL. THE HALF HOUR IS SOUNDED ON A RESONANT CATHEDRAL. GONG; THE HOUR COUNT FOLLOWS, BOLDLY ANNOUNCED ON THE CATHEDRAL. BE SURE TO LISTEN TO THE. 1921 VIA THE ATTACHED SOUND FILES. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE TWO WINDING HOLES; ONE FOR THE TIME AND ONE FOR THE HALF-HOUR AND HOUR STRIKE. ANOTHER SMALLER HOLE IS THE FAST/SLOW ADJUSTMENT TO REGULATE THE TIME KEEPING. THIS IS A MEDIUM SIZE CABINET STYLE MANTLE CLOCK – AN IDEAL SIZE – SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY – PERFECT FOR A SPECIAL GIFT, FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 10 ½” H X 8″ W X 5 ½ D. IMPORTANT NOTE – SOUND FILES ATTACHED. THREE ECOMMERCE SOUND FILES OF THE SETH AMHERST – 1921 WITH #120 FINE ROUND MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE AS FOLLOWS. PENDULUM BEAT-ESCAPEMENT/VERGE/CRUTCH OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. HOUR COUNT STRIKE AND HALF-HOUR STRIKE; CAPTURED ON THE FILE IS 2:00 – 2:30 – 3:00 – 3:30 – 4:00 – 4:30 – 5:00. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Clocks\Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks”. The seller is “distinctiveclocks_and_audio” and is located in this country: US. 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• Brand: Seth Thomas
• Antique: Yes
• Type: Bracket Clock
• Movement: Mechanical
• Era: Early 20th Century (1911-1940)
• Clock Type: Antique Clock
• Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States