Nov

09

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Antique Seth Thomas Pillar & Scroll c 1825 Mantel Clock Original Glass

Beautiful antique Pillar & Scroll made by Seth Thomas Clock Company of Connecticut about 1825. Wonderful original painted glass. The veneer is tight to the case and nearly perfect for a 194 year old American antique. The old hands are delicate and the original hand painted wood dial is well preserved. The massive wood movement looks original to the case. The clock has a pendulum bob, key, two weights and brass finials. The crest and the bottom fretwork look original. The tips of the scrolls have been repaired. The clock has been in storage for a long time and is untested. Its about 25 tall. This clock is an estate […]

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Oct

11

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Antique Seth Thomas Pillar & Scroll c1820, Runs, Strikes, Original Glasses

This magnificent Pillar and Scroll shelf clock came from an old New England estate, from a collector skilled in antique clock restoration. It has been running for the past month, keeping good time and striking the hour on a large original cast bell. The case is surfaced with figured mahogany veneer and features book matched moldings on the door flat surfaces. The door itself includes its original locking mechanism and the original keyhole escutcheon plate. The color of the case is striking as it has an old finish including some areas with over-varnish. The tone is a dark colored rich mahogany instead of the light colored veneer often seen in […]

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