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You are looking at a used Seth Thomas #72 1920’s clock. There is some marks due to storage. The clock is currently not working but still in good condition. Feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have-thanks so much for looking.

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Nice shape but is sprung. See pictures for shape.

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Nice shape but is sprung. See pictures for shape.

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Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this stunning Seth Thomas Grand Westminster Chime #73 Mantle Clock. With its beautiful mahogany frame and intricate antique design, this clock is sure to impress. The clock features Westminster chimes and was manufactured in 1920, making it a true collectors’ item. This mantle clock would look great in any home and is perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life. The clock is made of high-quality mahogany and features a beautiful brown finish. It is sure to become a treasured family heirloom for years to come.

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Rare Antique Seth Thomas Grand Model Automatic Eight Day Alarm Mantle Clock. Great, seldom seen model. Case shows soiling and wear including some oxidation. Please view all twelve photos to help judge condition. Measures about 10″ x 7 3:4″ x 6. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Clocks\Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks”. The seller is “matteov772012″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Brand: Seth Thomas
• Type: Mantle
• Style: Antique
• Features: Alarm

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Antique MAY 1904 GRAND ASTORIA MANTLE SETH THOMAS WIND UP AND CHIME. If you watch scenes from the HBO SHIW THE GILDED SGE, this clock which was found in an attic in Newport RI, this clock is pictured on mantels in several houses. You can own a piece if the Gilded Age for yourself. You can date this clock by reversing the serial number and the month is MAY. Made in the United States. MISSING ONE DECORATIVE PILLAR. MISSING BACK FOR CLOSURE. MISSING WIND UP KEY. OTHERWISE ITS A HANDSOME ANTIQUE FOR DISPLAY. IT CAN BE A GREAT RESTORATION PROJECT. If a question please ask. Thank you for your kind consideration. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Clocks\Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks”. The seller is “jackofthedust157″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Brand: Seth Thomas
• Type: Mantel Clock
• Movement: Mechanical
• Character: Clocking
• Color: Multicolor
• Style: Antique
• Frame Material: Wood
• Features: Wind Up
• Year Manufactured: 1900
• Material: Wood
• Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
• Vintage: Yes

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PART OF MY DNA IS THE LONG TERM AND CONTINUING PASSION FOR THE PROPER RESTORATION OF SELECTED ANTIQUE CLOCKS, PRIMARILY SETH THOMAS AND HERSCHEDE. EACH RESTORATION IS ACCOMPLISHED VIA BEST METHODS AND PRACTICES, ACQUIRED THROUGH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND TECHNIQUES ACQUIRED. THE CLOCKS THAT I SELECT FOR RESTORATION AND SUBSEQUENT RESALE REPRESENT SPECIFICALLY SELECTED MODELS, WHICH ARE BEST CANDIDATES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER, OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, WHO DESIRES TO OWN AN HIERLOOM ANTIQUE CLOCK, AS WELL AS TO ENJOY A TASTE OF ANTIQUE CLOCK AMERICANA. SINCERELY PRESENTED, STEVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. ECOMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES OF THE SETH THOMAS TAMBOUR FILES. ARE NEXT IN THE LISTING. PLAY THE FILES AND ENJOY! IS A SETH THOMAS “TAMBOUR 6 – 1926″. ANTIQUE MANTEL CLOCK MADE BY SETH THOMAS. AND LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” V2 3D EDITION PAGE 702. THIS IS THE SATIN RUBBED FINISH 1926 VERSION OF THE TAMBOUR 6, WITH A MUCH DESIRED SILVERED DIAL WITH RAISED BRONZE NUMERALS AND CUT BRASS SERPENTINE HANDS – VERY HARD TO FIND. THE TAMBOUR 6 – 1926 IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY STYLED DISPLAY OF GENTLE CURVES AND CARVINGS, CLEAN LINES, AND A CLASSIC ELEGANCE – A DELIGHT TO VIEW, AND AT HOME IN ANY DECORATIVE SETTING. THE SETH TAMBOUR 6 – 1926 HAS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING TAMBOURS EVER PRODUCED. OF COURSE THAT IS MY PERSONAL OPINION, YET I KNOW YOU TOO WILL LOVE THIS CLOCK!! THE 5 ½ INCH SILVERED DIAL IS SETH’S PREMIUM VERSION OF THE PERIOD – OFFERED ON THIS 1926 MODEL. COMPLEMENTING THE DIAL ARE THE RAISED BRONZE NUMERALS AND THE SETH SIGNATURE CUT BRASS SERPENTINE MINUTE HAND AND HOUR HAND. THE PRESENTATION COMBINATION OF DIAL AND CABINET IS JUST GRAND AND CAN BE VIEWED VIA THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS. THE SPUN SILVERED SASH, POLISHED BEZEL AND CONVEX BEVELED DIAL GLASS ARE PRISTINE AND ALL-ORIGINAL. SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4 SHOWS HIGH RESOLUTION CLARITY FOR VIEWING THE DIAL, SASH, POLISHED BEZEL AND HEAVY CONVEX BEVELED DIAL GLASS. ORIGINAL AGED SHELLAC-OVER-RIBBON-MAHOGANY FINISH. HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY AMALGAMATED, PRESERVED, CONDITIONED AND RESTORED, USING MY SPECIAL PROCESS. ACCENTS INCLUDE: THE HANDSOME SATIN RUBBED AND PRESERVED MAHOGANY FINISH, EYE CATCHING CASE DESIGN, HORIZONTAL CYLINDER FINIALS ON EACH END, AND TWIN CABINET COMPOUND BORDER MOULDINGS WITH CARVED ROESETTES, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE DIAL ON THE FRONT. SUPERSIZE PHOTOS 2, 3 AND 5 SHOW CLOSE-UP VIEWS OF THE CABINET DETAIL. THE HALF HOUR NOTE IS SOUNDED ON A RESONANT CATHEDRAL BELL GONG; THE HOUR COUNT FOLLOWS, BOLDLY ANNOUNCED ON THE GONG. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE TWO WINDING HOLES; ONE FOR THE TIME, NEAR NUMERAL 5, AND ONE FOR THE HALF-HOUR AND HOUR STRIKE, VICINITY NUMERAL 7. ANOTHER SMALLER HOLE, BELOW THE CENTER SHAFT, IS THE FAST/SLOW ADJUSTMENT ACCESS TO REGULATE THE TIME KEEPING, BY USING THE SMALLER END OF THE WINDING KEY. THE TAMBOUR 6 – 1926 IS BOTH A COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE AND A FINE DECORATIVE ACCESSORY. ON DISPLAY IT MAKES QUITE A STATEMENT, AND WILL PROVIDE THE OWNER WITH GREAT SATISFACTION TO USE AND ENJOY FOR TIMEKEEPING; AND ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE. YOU ARE INVITED TO BROWSE THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. PLEASE TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THE HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOS TO ENJOY THE FEATURES OF THE TAMBOUR 6. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS. PLEASE OBSERVE THAT NEARLY HALF OF MY LISTING PORTFOLIO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT THE MECHANICAL ASPECTS AND MOVEMENT RESTORATION OF THE CLOCK. YOU DESERVE, AND SHOULD EXPECT, A RESTORED ANTIQUE SETH OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. I STRIVE TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS RATHER THAN SIMPLY SELL YOU AN ANTIQUE CLOCK. THE EIGHT DAY FINE ROUND #120 “TIME AND STRIKE” MOVEMENT HAS BEEN INSPECTED, CLEANED, LUBRICATED AND BENCH TESTED – READY FOR YEARS AND YEARS OF SERVICE; MY FULL SERVICE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED ON THE MOVEMENT AND INCLUDES. THOROUGH INSPECTION OF ALL PARTS. COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY AND ULTRASONIC CLEANING. POLISHING OF ALL PIVOTS AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY OUT-OF-TOLERANCE WORN BUSHINGS. CAREFUL INSPECTION OF ALL WEAR PRONE COMPONENTS. INSPECTION OF THE CHIME HAMMER LEATHER TO INSURE THE CORRECT QUALITY AND TIMBRE OF EACH NOTE STRUCK. APPLICATION OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT TO INSURE THE MOVEMENT WILL REGULATE (PROPERLY ADJUST TIME SLOW/FAST), ACHIEVE AN EVEN PENDULUM BEAT, AND OTHER CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS. IMPORTANT: NOTICE SUPERSIZE PHOTO 11. AN ELECTRONIC TEST IS UNDERWAY TO MINIMIZE THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR, WITH AN OBJECTIVE OF APPROACHING ZERO. THIS RESTORED #120 MOVEMENT MET AND HELD ZERO BEAT ERROR AS WELL AS STABLE BEAT RATE OF 10,584 BEATS PER HOUR, INDICATING A VERY HEALTHY MOVEMENT. AS INFORMATION, ERRATIC PENDULUM BEAT ERROR AND/OR BEAT RATE TESTS THAT WILL NOT STABILIZE ARE INDICATIVE OF HEALTH PROBLEMS IN THE MOVEMENT. THIS IS ANOTHER REASON WHY I ALWAYS RUN THOROUGH TESTS AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ON MY DISTINCTIVECLOCKS! THE RESTORED #120 MOVEMENT SWINGS A PENDULUM ARC AMPLITUDE WIDTH OF OVER 3 3/8 INCHES AS MEASURED FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BOB AT LEFT SWING TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOB AT RIGHT SWING. THIS EXCEEDS ORIGINAL SPECS AND INDICATES A STRONG AND HEALTHY MOVMENT WITH VIRTUALLY NO FRICTION AND PLENTY OF RESERVE ENERGY. BEWARE OF A #120 MOVEMENT WITH 2 1/4 INCHES OR LESS PENDULUM AMPLITUDE ARC WIDTH; IT IS A TALE-TALE INDICATOR OF POOR MOVEMENT HEALTH! PLEASE REVIEW THE SUPERSIZE HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOS TO SEE VARIOUS ANGLES AND ADORNMENTS ON THE CLOCK, SOME ILLUSTRATION OF THE SERVICING ASPECTS OF MY RESTORATIONS, AS WELL AS TO STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THIS LOVELY TAMBOUR. THIS IS A FULL SIZE TAMBOUR SUITABLE FOR A CENTER-PIECE MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY. YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 20″ W X 9 ½” H X 6 ½ D. ALL OF MY DISTINCTIVECLOCKS SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS ARE FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. MY SINCERE HOPE IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOUND FILES. THREE E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES OF THE SETH TAMBOUR 6 – 1926 WITH #120 MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE. PENDULUM BEAT-ESCAPEMENT/VERGE/CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE #120 MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. SEQUENCES AT 2:00 – 2:30 – 3:00 – 3:30 – 4:00 – 4:30 – 5:00. LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD RESONANCE AND TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND EVEN TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SOUND RECORDING. THE MICROPHONE IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE MOVEMENT FOR RECORDING PURPOSES, AND SOME NORMAL GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS WILL BE HEARD. THE OPERATION SOUNDS ARE NOT NOTICED AT TYPICAL LISTENING DISTANCES. 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. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Clock Type: Antique Clock
• Type: Mantle Clock
• Brand: Seth Thomas Herschede New Haven

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PART OF MY DNA IS THE LONG TERM AND CONTINUING PASSION FOR THE PROPER RESTORATION OF SELECTED ANTIQUE CLOCKS, PRIMARILY SETH THOMAS AND HERSCHEDE. EACH RESTORATION IS ACCOMPLISHED VIA BEST METHODS AND PRACTICES, ACQUIRED THROUGH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND TECHNIQUES ACQUIRED. THE CLOCKS THAT I SELECT FOR RESTORATION AND SUBSEQUENT RESALE REPRESENT SPECIFICALLY SELECTED MODELS, WHICH ARE BEST CANDIDATES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER, OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, WHO DESIRES TO OWN AN HIERLOOM ANTIQUE CLOCK, AS WELL AS TO ENJOY A TASTE OF ANTIQUE CLOCK AMERICANA. SINCERELY PRESENTED, STEVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. IMPORTANT NOTE – E COMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES OF THE TAMBOUR 21 ARE ATTACHED AT THE START OF THIS LISTING. IS A GRAND TIME AND STRIKE TAMBOUR OF THE PERIOD. THE SETH THOMAS TAMBOUR NO. THE CLOCK’S MELLOW AGED ORIGINAL WALNUT & MAHOGANY PATINA IS LOVELY – INDEED EXCITING – TO LOOK AT. THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY AND QUITE ELEGANT TAMBOUR 21 – VERY HARD TO FIND. THE LARGE AND INTERESTING CASE HAS A FULL BONNET ON TOP AND A WIDE INLAY OF RIPPLED BURL MAHOGANY ON THE FRONT BELOW THE DIAL. THE PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED AND PRESERVED FINISH AND PATINA IS PRISTINE – THIS SERIES CABINET WAS THE HIGHEST GRADE SETH THOMAS OFFERED IN ITS TIME. IS LISTED IN TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” THIRD EDITION VOLUME 2 PAGE 706. THERE IS WIDESPREAD AGREEMENT THAT THE TAMBOUR NO. 21 – 1928 IS THE MOST CLASSIC AND ELEGANT IN QUALITY AND DESIGN AMONG ALL TIME AND STRIKE TAMBOURS OF THAT PERIOD – I CERTAINLY AGREE!!! IT HAS TAKEN ME MANY MONTHS TO FIND A SETH TAMBOUR 21 CAPABLE OF BEING RESTORED TO ORIGINAL. I FINALLY FOUND ANOTHER ONE AND RECENTLY COMPLETED THE RESTORATION! THIS IS THE FIRST ONE I HAVE FOUND THIS YEAR AND I CERTAINLY HOPE THERE ARE MORE IN THE FUTURE. THE TAMBOUR 21 FULLY RESTORED IS A MARVELOUS HEIRLOOM ANTIQUE SETH TAMBOUR. 21 WILL BE A “MUST HAVE” ADDITION FOR MANY. COLLECTORS, AN OUTSTANDING CHOICE AS A “FIRST ANTIQUE MANTLE CLOCK” OR AS A SPECIAL GIFT FOR THAT REALLY SPECIAL PERSON. THE CLOCK’S CABINET DESIGN AND COMPLEMENTING FORMAL WOOD INLAY ON THE FRONT AND TOP CREATE A FOCAL POINT IN ANY ROOM WHERE THE TAMBOUR 21 IS PLACED. THE ORIGINAL SATIN MAHOGANY PATINA REALLY ACCENTUATES THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE WOOD ITSELF. THE ORIGINAL FINISH HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY PRESERVED, CONDITIONED AND RESTORED USING TECHNIQUES THAT I HAVE DETERMINED TO BE THE MOST EFFECTIVE FOR THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF ORIGINAL FINISH. THE HANDSOME HIGHEST GRADE RIBBON MAHOGANY CASE COMPLEMENTS THE PREMIUM SILVERED DIAL WITH RAISED BRONZE NUMERALS AND SETH THOMAS SIGNATURE CUT BRONZE SERPENTINE HANDS. THE DIAL BEZEL IS EQUIPPED WITH A HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED GLASS TO COMPLETE THE ASSEMBLY. THE LOVELY COMBINATION OF CABINET, CONTRASTING WOOD INLAY AND DIAL ASSEMBLY TRULY CREATE THE FOCAL POINT OF AN EYE CATCHING DISPLAY IN ANY SETTING. THE TAMBOUR 21 HAS A BOLD AND FETCHING STYLE, WITH INTERESTING DETAIL, INCLUDING PEDIMENT FEET AND DISTINCTIVE COMPOUND, AND MULITPLE MOULDINGS AROUND THE BASE. THE CLOCK DISPLAYS ITS ELEGANCE WHEREVER PLACED, BOTH AS AN ANTIQUE AND AS A DECORATIVE ACCESSORY. IT IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, ENJOY AND USE FOR TIMEKEEPING; AND ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE. PLEASE BROWSE THE HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. THE PHOTOS TELL THE WHOLE STORY ABOUT THE ELEGANT TAMBOUR NO. 21 – 1928 TAMBOUR. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS. PLEASE OBSERVE THAT NEARLY HALF OF MY LISTING PORTFOLIO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT THE MECHANICAL ASPECTS AND MOVEMENT RESTORATION OF THE CLOCK. YOU DESERVE, AND SHOULD EXPECT, A RESTORED ANTIQUE SETH OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. I STRIVE TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS RATHER THAN SIMPLY SELL YOU AN ANTIQUE CLOCK. THE SETH THOMAS #120 FINE ROUND MOVEMENT HAS BEEN FULLY SERVICED: INSPECTED, CLEANED, LUBRICATED AND BENCH TESTED. ALL WEAR POINTS INCLUDING PIVOTS AND WORN BUSHINGS WERE SERVICED AS WELL. THE FULL PENDULUM SWING AMPLITUDE ON THE #120 RESTORED MOVEMENT IS OVER 3 1/4 INCHES AND INDICATES A ROBUST AND HEALTHY RESTORED CONDITION WITH HIGH TRANSMITTED ENERGY AND VIRTUALLY NO FRICTION. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR WHEN CHOOSING AN ANTIQUE MANTLE CLOCK, BECAUSE YOU ARE ASSURED OF DEPENDABLE PERFORMANCE WITHOUT AN EXPENSIVE TRIP TO THE CLOCK DOCTOR!! THE FULLY RESTORED MOVEMENT WAS THEN TESTED WITH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION. AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE TESTING CAN BE SEEN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 11 – SHOWING THE SETUP FOR PENDULUM BEAT ERROR, RATE AND BEAT AMPLITUDE CHECKS. TAKE A LOOK AT SUPERSIZE PHOTO 12. THE INSET SHOWS ACHIEVING THE OBJECTIVE ZERO BEAT ERROR. THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE OF 10,584 BEATS PER HOUR WAS ALSO SET – THIS IS THE PRESCRIBED RATE FOR THE #120 MOVMENT – FOR ACCURATE AND RELIABLE TIME KEEPING. COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ON THE 120 MOVEMENT. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE TWO WINDING HOLES, ONE EACH FOR TIME AND HALF HOUR/HOUR STRIKE. THE SMALL HOLE AT NUMERAL 12 PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE TIME ADJUSTMENT SLOW/FAST. EACH HALF HOUR IS ANNOUNCED ON A RESONANT CATHEDRAL BELL GONG, FOLLOWED BY THE HOUR COUNT – THE NEW OWNER WILL TRULY LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING THE TAMBOUR NO. 21 – AS KIND OF A TRADITION IN THE HOME. THIS IS A GRAND AND LOVELY LARGE SIZE TAMBOUR SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY – IDEAL FOR A GIFT, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 20 ½” W X 9 ½” H X 6 ½ D. THIS IS AN ANTIQUE CLOCK. EXPECT ANTIQUE CLOCK CABINETS TO HAVE MINOR IMPERFECTIONS. REVIEW THE PHOTOS CAREFULLY AS THE PHOTOS REPRESENT THE CABINET CONDITION – IMPORTANT. ALL OF MY DISTINCTIVECLOCKS SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS ARE FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. MY SINCERE HOPE IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY. ENJOY THE LISTING – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ME, STEVE. IMPORTANT NOTE – E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING. THREE SOUND FILE LINKS OF THE SETH TAMBOUR 21 – 1928 WITH #120 FINE ROUND MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE. 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 -NOTICE THE EVEN TEMPO, CLEAR TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY OF EACH NOTE STRUCK. 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. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Clock Type: Antique Clock
• Type: Mantle Clock
• Brand: Seth Thomas Herschede New Haven

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PART OF MY DNA IS THE LONG TERM AND CONTINUING PASSION FOR THE PROPER RESTORATION OF SELECTED ANTIQUE CLOCKS, PRIMARILY SETH THOMAS AND HERSCHEDE. EACH RESTORATION IS ACCOMPLISHED VIA BEST METHODS AND PRACTICES, ACQUIRED THROUGH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND TECHNIQUES ACQUIRED. THE CLOCKS THAT I SELECT FOR RESTORATION AND SUBSEQUENT RESALE REPRESENT SPECIFICALLY SELECTED MODELS, WHICH ARE BEST CANDIDATES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER, OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, WHO DESIRES TO OWN AN HIERLOOM ANTIQUE CLOCK, AS WELL AS TO ENJOY A TASTE OF ANTIQUE CLOCK AMERICANA. SINCERELY PRESENTED, STEVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. IMPORTANT NOTE – E COMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES OF THE TAMBOUR 21 ARE ATTACHED AT THE START OF THIS LISTING. IS A GRAND TIME AND STRIKE TAMBOUR OF THE PERIOD. THE SETH THOMAS TAMBOUR NO. THE CLOCK’S MELLOW AGED ORIGINAL WALNUT & MAHOGANY PATINA IS LOVELY – INDEED EXCITING – TO LOOK AT. THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY AND QUITE ELEGANT TAMBOUR 21 – VERY HARD TO FIND. THE LARGE AND INTERESTING CASE HAS A FULL BONNET ON TOP AND A WIDE INLAY OF RIPPLED BURL MAHOGANY ON THE FRONT BELOW THE DIAL. THE PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED AND PRESERVED FINISH AND PATINA IS PRISTINE – THIS SERIES CABINET WAS THE HIGHEST GRADE SETH THOMAS OFFERED IN ITS TIME. IS LISTED IN TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” THIRD EDITION VOLUME 2 PAGE 706. THERE IS WIDESPREAD AGREEMENT THAT THE TAMBOUR NO. 21 – 1928 IS THE MOST CLASSIC AND ELEGANT IN QUALITY AND DESIGN AMONG ALL TIME AND STRIKE TAMBOURS OF THAT PERIOD – I CERTAINLY AGREE!!! IT HAS TAKEN ME MANY MONTHS TO FIND A SETH TAMBOUR 21 CAPABLE OF BEING RESTORED TO ORIGINAL. I FINALLY FOUND ANOTHER ONE AND RECENTLY COMPLETED THE RESTORATION! THIS IS THE FIRST ONE I HAVE FOUND THIS YEAR AND I CERTAINLY HOPE THERE ARE MORE IN THE FUTURE. THE TAMBOUR 21 FULLY RESTORED IS A MARVELOUS HEIRLOOM ANTIQUE SETH TAMBOUR. 21 WILL BE A “MUST HAVE” ADDITION FOR MANY. COLLECTORS, AN OUTSTANDING CHOICE AS A “FIRST ANTIQUE MANTLE CLOCK” OR AS A SPECIAL GIFT FOR THAT REALLY SPECIAL PERSON. THE CLOCK’S CABINET DESIGN AND COMPLEMENTING FORMAL WOOD INLAY ON THE FRONT AND TOP CREATE A FOCAL POINT IN ANY ROOM WHERE THE TAMBOUR 21 IS PLACED. THE ORIGINAL SATIN MAHOGANY PATINA REALLY ACCENTUATES THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE WOOD ITSELF. THE ORIGINAL FINISH HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY PRESERVED, CONDITIONED AND RESTORED USING TECHNIQUES THAT I HAVE DETERMINED TO BE THE MOST EFFECTIVE FOR THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF ORIGINAL FINISH. THE HANDSOME HIGHEST GRADE RIBBON MAHOGANY CASE COMPLEMENTS THE PREMIUM SILVERED DIAL WITH RAISED BRONZE NUMERALS AND SETH THOMAS SIGNATURE CUT BRONZE SERPENTINE HANDS. THE DIAL BEZEL IS EQUIPPED WITH A HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED GLASS TO COMPLETE THE ASSEMBLY. THE LOVELY COMBINATION OF CABINET, CONTRASTING WOOD INLAY AND DIAL ASSEMBLY TRULY CREATE THE FOCAL POINT OF AN EYE CATCHING DISPLAY IN ANY SETTING. THE TAMBOUR 21 HAS A BOLD AND FETCHING STYLE, WITH INTERESTING DETAIL, INCLUDING PEDIMENT FEET AND DISTINCTIVE COMPOUND, AND MULITPLE MOULDINGS AROUND THE BASE. THE CLOCK DISPLAYS ITS ELEGANCE WHEREVER PLACED, BOTH AS AN ANTIQUE AND AS A DECORATIVE ACCESSORY. IT IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, ENJOY AND USE FOR TIMEKEEPING; AND ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE. PLEASE BROWSE THE HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. THE PHOTOS TELL THE WHOLE STORY ABOUT THE ELEGANT TAMBOUR NO. 21 – 1928 TAMBOUR. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS. PLEASE OBSERVE THAT NEARLY HALF OF MY LISTING PORTFOLIO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT THE MECHANICAL ASPECTS AND MOVEMENT RESTORATION OF THE CLOCK. YOU DESERVE, AND SHOULD EXPECT, A RESTORED ANTIQUE SETH OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. I STRIVE TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS RATHER THAN SIMPLY SELL YOU AN ANTIQUE CLOCK. THE SETH THOMAS #120 FINE ROUND MOVEMENT HAS BEEN FULLY SERVICED: INSPECTED, CLEANED, LUBRICATED AND BENCH TESTED. ALL WEAR POINTS INCLUDING PIVOTS AND WORN BUSHINGS WERE SERVICED AS WELL. THE FULL PENDULUM SWING AMPLITUDE ON THE #120 RESTORED MOVEMENT IS OVER 3 1/4 INCHES AND INDICATES A ROBUST AND HEALTHY RESTORED CONDITION WITH HIGH TRANSMITTED ENERGY AND VIRTUALLY NO FRICTION. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR WHEN CHOOSING AN ANTIQUE MANTLE CLOCK, BECAUSE YOU ARE ASSURED OF DEPENDABLE PERFORMANCE WITHOUT AN EXPENSIVE TRIP TO THE CLOCK DOCTOR!! THE FULLY RESTORED MOVEMENT WAS THEN TESTED WITH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION. AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE TESTING CAN BE SEEN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 11 – SHOWING THE SETUP FOR PENDULUM BEAT ERROR, RATE AND BEAT AMPLITUDE CHECKS. TAKE A LOOK AT SUPERSIZE PHOTO 12. THE INSET SHOWS ACHIEVING THE OBJECTIVE ZERO BEAT ERROR. THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE OF 10,584 BEATS PER HOUR WAS ALSO SET – THIS IS THE PRESCRIBED RATE FOR THE #120 MOVMENT – FOR ACCURATE AND RELIABLE TIME KEEPING. COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ON THE 120 MOVEMENT. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE TWO WINDING HOLES, ONE EACH FOR TIME AND HALF HOUR/HOUR STRIKE. THE SMALL HOLE AT NUMERAL 12 PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE TIME ADJUSTMENT SLOW/FAST. EACH HALF HOUR IS ANNOUNCED ON A RESONANT CATHEDRAL BELL GONG, FOLLOWED BY THE HOUR COUNT – THE NEW OWNER WILL TRULY LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING THE TAMBOUR NO. 21 – AS KIND OF A TRADITION IN THE HOME. THIS IS A GRAND AND LOVELY LARGE SIZE TAMBOUR SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY – IDEAL FOR A GIFT, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 20 ½” W X 9 ½” H X 6 ½ D. THIS IS AN ANTIQUE CLOCK. EXPECT ANTIQUE CLOCK CABINETS TO HAVE MINOR IMPERFECTIONS. REVIEW THE PHOTOS CAREFULLY AS THE PHOTOS REPRESENT THE CABINET CONDITION – IMPORTANT. ALL OF MY DISTINCTIVECLOCKS SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS ARE FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. MY SINCERE HOPE IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY. ENJOY THE LISTING – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ME, STEVE. IMPORTANT NOTE – E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING. THREE SOUND FILE LINKS OF THE SETH TAMBOUR 21 – 1928 WITH #120 FINE ROUND MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE. 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 -NOTICE THE EVEN TEMPO, CLEAR TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY OF EACH NOTE STRUCK. 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. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Clock Type: Antique Clock
• Type: Mantle Clock
• Brand: Seth Thomas Herschede New Haven

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