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This is a beautifully restored Seth Thomas Westminster chiming clock Chime #74 from 1921. The beautiful mahogany tambour style cabinet has been fully restored and presents as it did over 100 years ago. The brass bezel has been hand polished to a shiny luster and has thick beveled glass. The original silvered dial is in good overall condition and shows some blemishes but is in better shape than most of these original silvered dials. The original #113 Westminster chiming movement has been cleaned and properly oiled and keeps very good time. The clock strikes the Westminster chimes on the quarter hour on 4 precision tuned “Mayland” Chime rods followed by the correct number of hours on the hour on a separate 5th chime rod. This can be seen in my photos as pictured in the Seth Thomas Tran Duy Ly book as it appeared in there 1921 catalog. As with all of my restored Antique clocks, I would make myself available for any help needed with setup and ongoing care. Please check out my feedback as well as my other fully retored antiwue clocks.

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FOR YOUR COLLECTION, HOME FURNISHINGS ADDITION, SPECIAL GIFT CONSIDERATION. OR FOR PERSONAL USE AND ENJOYMENT. IS ANOTHER OF THE FINEST TIME AND STRIKE TAMBOURS OF ITS DAY!!! – THE SETH THOMAS TAMBOUR NO. THE TAMBOUR 12 – 1928 IS REFERENCED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” THIRD EDITION, VOLUME 2, PAGE 704. E COMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILE LINKS OF THE TAMBOUR 12 – 1928 ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING – LISTEN AND ENJOY. THE CLOCK’S MELLOW AGED ORIGINAL RIBBON MAHOGANY PATINA IS LOVELY – INDEED EXCITING – TO LOOK AT. THE LARGE AND INTERESTING CASE HAS TWIN TRIM HIGHLIGHTS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE CLOCK. THE PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED AND RESTORED RIBBON MAHOGANY CASE AND FINISH WAS THE HIGHEST GRADE SETH THOMAS OFFERED IN ITS TIME. NOTICE THAT THE MUCH SOUGHT AFTER RICH PATINA FINISH ON THE RIBBON MAHOGANY CABINET HAS BEEN AMALGAMATED, PRESERVED AND PROTECTED TO PRODUCE A LOVELY, RICH AND DISTINCTIVE FINISH. THE SUPERB TAMBOUR 12 CASE DESIGN COMPLEMENTS THE. FIVE INCH PREMIUM SILVERED DIAL. WITH RAISED BRONZE NUMERALS AND SETH THOMAS SIGNATURE CUT BRASS SERPENTINE HANDS. THIS VERSION OF THE TAMBOUR 12 IS RARELY SEEN AND IS ALWAYS A FAVORITE! THE CAST BEZEL FITS WELL AND CLOSES WITH A NICE SNAP. THE HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED DIAL GLASS IS PERFECT. TAKE A LOOK AT SUPERSIZE PHOTOS 1 AND 4 TO VIEW A CLOSEUP OF THE CONVEX AND BEVELED DIAL GLASS AS WELL AS THE EXCEPTIONAL PREMIUM SILVERED DIAL. THE SETH THOMAS TAMBOUR 12 – 1928 HAS ALL OF THE DESIRED CLASSIC STYLE AND DETAIL OF THE PERIOD, INCLUDING DISTINCTIVE BASE MOULDING, EXTRA BASE WIDTH AT A FULL 19 ½ AND RAISED BASE. THE CLOCK PRESENTS ITSELF EXTREMELY WELL IN ANY SETTING, BOTH AS AN ANTIQUE AND AS A DECORATIVE ACCESSORY. IN ADDITION IT IS AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT GRADE ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS, BECAUSE ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE YEAR AFTER YEAR. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE TWO WINDING HOLES, ONE ABOVE NUMERAL 5 FOR THE TIME AND ANOTHER ABOVE NUMERAL 7 FOR THE HALF HOUR/HOUR STRIKE. THE SMALL HOLE AT NUMERAL 12 PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE TIME ADJUSTMENT SLOW/FAST. NOTE THAT THIS PARTICULAR TAMBOUR 12 FEATURES THE PREMIUM ROUND MOVEMENT OF THE PERIOD, A #120 FINE ROUND MOVEMENT WITH RACK AND SNAIL STRIKE SEQUENCING. EACH HALF HOUR IS ANNOUNCED ON A RESONANT CATHEDRAL BELL GONG, FOLLOWED BY THE HOUR COUNT. A CLOSE UP OF THE CATHEDRAL GONG IS SHOWN IN PHOTO 11 – THE NEW OWNER WILL TRULY LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING THE TAMBOUR NO. 12 AS KIND OF A TRADITION IN THE HOME. PLEASE LOOK OVER THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS. I URGE YOU TO SEE AND STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. IT IS SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT. 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 19 ½” W X 8″ H X 5 ½ D. 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 SETH THOMAS #120 FINE ROUND MOVEMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED AND RESTORED, INCLUCING. COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION OF ALL PARTS, TOLERANCES, CLEARANCES. REPLACEMENT OF ALL OUT OF TOLERANCE PIVOT BUSHINGS. INSPECTION AND POLISHING OF ALL PIVOTS. CORRECTION OF ANY BENT OR MARRED PIVOTS. COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY FOLLOWED BY ULTRASONIC CLEANING OF ALL COMPONENTS. REASSEMBLY OF MOVEMENT, PROPER LUBRICATION AND COMPLETE BENCH ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKOUT USING ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTATION. SUPERSIZE PHOTO 11 DETAILS. THE TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS PROCESS ON THE RESTORED MOVEMENT CONSISTS OF NUMEROUS STEPS. THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE, BEAT ERROR, AND OTHER PARAMETERS ARE OPTIMIZED DURING THIS PHASE. IN THE LEFT INSET OF PHOTO 11 THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR IS MINIMIZED, WITH ZERO ERROR AS THE DESIRED OBJECTIVE. AT ZERO ERROR, BOTH THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT PORTIONS OF THE FULL PENDULUM SWING ARE EQUAL IN AMPLITUDE AND DURATION. NOTE IN THE RIGHT INSET THAT THE PENDULUM BEAT HOLDS AT 10,584 BEATS PER HOUR, THE CORRECT RATE FOR ACCURATE TIME KEEPING. ALL TESTS ON THE #120 MOVEMENT MET AND EXCEEDED BENCHMARKS. WHY TAKE A CHANCE ON AN ANTIQUE CLOCK OF UNCONFIRMED CONDITION AND RELIABILITY – RISKING A COSTLY TRIP TO THE CLOCK DOCTOR – YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON A DISTINCTIVECLOCKS RESTORED ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS FOR QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. 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, STEVE. IMPORTANT NOTE – E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. THREE SOUND FILES OF THE SETH THOMAS TAMBOUR 12 – 1928 WITH #120 FINE ROUND 15 DAY MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE IN. 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 – 5:30 – 6:00 – NOTE THE SOLID TEMPO, CLEAN LINGERING NOTES AND PLEASANT DECAY OF THE NOTES. NOTE THAT THE FILES ARE RECORDED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE MOVEMENT AND NORMAL GEAR TRAIN SOUNDS MAY BE HEARD. THE MOVEMENT GEAR TRAIN SOUNDS ARE NOT HEARD AT NORMAL DISTANCES FROM THE CLOCK.

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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. E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE TAMBOUR NUMBER 19 – 1924. PLEASE VISIT MY STORE. “SETH THOMAS RESTORED ANTIQUE CLOCKS”. AND TAKE A LOOK AT ADDITIONAL. RESTORED SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCK LISTINGS. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE LISTING. IS A “TAMBOUR 19 – 1924″. MANTEL CLOCK MADE BY SETH THOMAS, AND LISTED IN TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” V2 3D EDITION PAGE 705. THE TAMBOUR 19 IS A. TASTEFUL BLEND OF CLEAN LINES, GENTLE CURVES AND DISTINCTIVE GEOMETRY. AND RARE IN HIGHEST GRADE RIBBON MAHOGANY WITH ORIGINAL RESTORED PATINA INTACT. WITH TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE – A GENUINE DELIGHT TO VIEW, AND ITS ORIGINAL TAMBOUR STYLE WORKS WELL IN ANY DECORATIVE SETTING. EVERY ASPECT OF THIS TAMBOUR IS. SUPERIOR CONDITION IS AN APPROPRIATE TERM FOR THIS LOVELY SETH – SOME WOULD USE THE TERM “MINT CONDITION” BUT TO ME THE TERM “MINT” IS NOT APPROPRIATE TO DESCRIBE AN ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS. WHEN A CLOCK IS CLOSE TO PERFECT IN EVERY WAY I WILL TERM IT AS “SUPERIOR” AND THIS ONE TRULY IS! YOU WILL ENJOY HAVING THE TAMBOUR 19 – 1924 ON DISPLAY IN YOUR HOME! THIS TAMBOUR 19 IS ALL-ORIGINAL AND IS OUTFITTED WITH SETH’S HIGHEST GRADE COMPONENTS AS FOLLOWS. FINEST QUALITY RIBBON MAHOGANY CASE AND SPORTING AN AGED PATINA THAT ONLY DECADES CAN PRODUCE. SELDOM SEEN IN THE TAMBOUR CABINET, AND ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESS AS WELL – THE LOVELY. CABINET PRODUCES A PLEASING AND EYE CATCHING TRANSITION FROM CASE TO DIAL. PREMIUM 5 ½ CONVEX GOLD TONE OCTAGONAL SILVERED DIAL WITH BLACK ROMAN NUMERALS. AND CUT STEEL SIGNATURE DIAMOND HANDS. THIS DIAL ARRANGEMENT IS UNIQUE TO ONLY THE TAMBOUR 19, AND RARELY SEEN. OCTAGON MAHOGANY BEZEL WITH HEAVY ORIGINAL DIAL GLASS. HIGH GRADE SETH THOMAS NO. FINEST QUALITY SETH THOMAS CATHEDRAL CHIME WITH RICH TIMBRE AND DECAY. BE SURE TO LISTEN THE SOUND FILES THAT ARE POSTED WITH THIS LISTING! THE TAMBOUR 19 – 1924 IS BOTH A COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE AND A FINE DECORATIVE ACCESSORY WHEN DISPLAYED. IT 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 19. 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 V, AND ONE FOR THE HALF-HOUR AND HOUR STRIKE, VICINITY NUMERAL VII. 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 19 – 1924 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. 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 AND SERVICING OF THE TIME AND THE STRIKE MAINSPRINGS TO RESTORE SPECIFICATION ENERGY LEVELS TO THE MOVEMENT AND TO INSURE LONG TERM RELIABILITY. 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! 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 19 – 1924 WITH #120 MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE IN. 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.

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This Beautiful original Seth Thomas “Parma” model has been fully and properly restored inside and out to near original condition and presents as it did in 1913. The Beautiful Mahogany Balloon shaped cabinet has inlaid marquetry and has been artfully restored to its original beauty and has no flaws. The beveled brass bezel has been hand polished and has thick beveled glass all in excellent restored original condition. The back door vent silk has been replaced with period correct red silk and the rear door polished. The original Seth Thomas #48R fine round movement has been completely disassembled, all parts cleaned ultrasonically. The mainsprings that power the clock have been removed from their arbors and properly cleaned and greased. All of the wheel pivots polished on the lathe and 4 new brass bushings were properly installed to ensure that. The clock runs reliably for years. Original cylinder shaped pendulum and original 2 sided key are included This is a mechanical winding clock that needs to be wound on both arbors weekly. The clock strikes once on the half hour and the correct number of hour strikes on the hour on a pleasant soft cathedral gong. This Seth Thomas Parma has been running in my home for more than 6 weeks and keeps very good time and strikes as it should. A most beautiful classic American time piece! Please see my feedback! As with all of my fully restored antique clocks, I would make myself available for setup instructions and ongoing care.

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ANTIQUE ADAMANTINE SETH THOMAS MANTEL CLOCK. THE CABINET HAS WOOD CONSTUCTION WITH MARBLEIZED ADAMANTINE VENEER. THE ADMANTINE VENEER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO CHIPS, DENTS OR ANY DAMAGE. IT WAS POLISHED WITH NON-ABRASIVE COMPOUND AND LOOKS VERY CLEAN AND SHINY. THE CLOCK INTERIOR IS CLEAN AS WELL. THE CLOCK HAS ORIGINAL PAPER DIAL. THERE ARE SOME MINOR DISCOLORATIONS ON IT, AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURES, BUT STILL IN GREAT SHAPE. THE GLASS AND HANDS ARE ORIGINAL. THE METAL CABINET PARTS AND BRASS DIAL PARTS WERE CLEANED AND CLEAR-COATED AS WHEN THEY WHERE NEW. THE MOVEMENT WAS DISASSEMBLED FOR CLEANING AND REPAIRS. THERE ARE SEVERAL PIVOT BUSHES INSTALLED ON BOTH PLATES. THE CLOCK RUNS VERY WELL. IT RINGS THE BELL ON THE HALF HOUR AND COUNTS THE HOURS STRIKING THE COILED GONG. THE SOUND IS VERY RICH, SONOROUS AND VERY AUDIBLE. DIMENSIONS: 18″L, 13″H, 7-1/4D. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.

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Here is a most beautiful Seth Thomas Alto model from 1921 that has been fully restored inside and out and is in excellent working and cosmetic condition! The original Seth Thomas #89AD movement has been completely disassembled and all parts cleaned ultrasonically. All of the wheels and their pivots were polished on the Lathe and 5 new brass bushings were installed. The time side mainspring has been replaced and both mainsprings that power the clock were properly cleaned and greased. The movement then reassembled and tested in the test stand before being reinstalled in the case. The clock keeps very good time and strikes pleasantly once on the half hour and the full number of strikes on the hour on a coiled cathedral gong. The original Adamantine veneer cabinet has been highly polished and presents beautifully with no flaws or chips. Please see all of my high resolution photos. The dial presents as new and is in excellent condition and the brass bezel has been highly polished and opens and closes as it should. A great example of a classic Seth Thomas Adamantine clock. The clock needs to be wound weekly on both arbors with included 2 sided key (small end for fast/slow adjustment). As with all of my clocks, I would make myself available for any help with setup and ongoing care. Please see my feedback and sellers other items for more fully restored Antique clocks.

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Here is a fantastic working 30 day Seth Thomas arcade clock, first time offered, the previous owners had this refinished and restored, its wonderful, the clock seems to keep good time as well, we have keys (keys are not original to clock) the pendulum is obviously there, I will most pictures of the movement the previous owners had a picture of movement and the back of the dial! They pretty much went over everything on this clock including the back the original iron hanger is there as well.

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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 AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILE LINKS ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99 – 1928 CLOCK IN AMERICAN WALNUT. FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION. IS ANOTHER CLASSIC FULL SIZE WESTMINSTER CHIMES TAMBOUR CABINET CLOCK CIRCA 1928. THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK. NUMBER 99 – 1928. IF YOU WANT THE BEST OF THE BEST. THIS ELEGANTLY STYLED CHIME 99 IS HANDS DOWN THE VERY BEST. SETH THOMAS EVER PRODUCED, WITH A MAGNIFICANT CABINET, SUPERIOR STYLING AND VISUAL APPEAL, AND A FULLY RESTORED MOVEMENT. I OFFER IT TO YOU WITH PRIDE BECAUSE IT IS SUPERB – THE NICEST YOU WILL FIND – NOW OR LATER – ALL ORIGINAL AND RARE IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY CONDITION. MANY REFER TO THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99 – 1928 AS THE MOST CLASSIC AND ELEGANT IN QUALITY AND DESIGN AMONG ALL WESTMINSTER CHIME TAMBOURS OF THAT PERIOD – I AGREE! PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE THE RARE, RICH AND WELL PRESERVED WALNUT WITH BURL INLAY CABINET! THE CHIME 99 WILL BE A NOTABLE ADDITION FOR THE COLLECTOR OR FOR THE SPECIAL PERSON WHO HAS THE GIFT OF BEING ABLE TO DECORATE TASTEFULLY WITH FINE ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE CLOCKS. THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99 – 1928 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” THIRD EDITION VOLUME 1 PAGE 176. THE CHIME 99’S CABINET DESIGN AND COMPLEMENTING FULL SYMMETRIC BURL INLAY ON THE FRONT CREATE A FOCAL POINT IN ANY ROOM WHERE THE CHIME 99 IS PLACED. ADDITIONAL STYLING ADORNMENTS INCLUDE. TWIN HORIZANTAL SIDE MOULDINGS ADD ADDITIONAL INTEREST TO THE CABINET. CONTOURED MOULDINGS ALONG BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TAMBOUR CURVES. TWIN HORIZONTAL CYLINDER END FINIALS WITH ROSETTES AND CAP BUTTONS. FULL LOWER PEDIMENT WITH STACKED MOULDINGS AND RAISED BASE. THE ORIGINAL DULL RUBBED SHELLAC SATIN PATINA REALLY ACCENTUATES THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE WOOD ITSELF. THE ORIGINAL FINISH HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED USING TECHNIQUES THAT I HAVE DETERMINED TO BE THE MOST EFFECTIVE FOR THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF HIGHEST GRADE WALNUT CABINET. THE HANDSOME AND SUPERIOR PREMIUM SILVERED DIAL WITH RAISED BRONZE NUMERALS AND SETH THOMAS SIGNATURE CUT BRASS HANDS CREATES THE FOCAL POINT FOR AN EYE CATCHING DISPLAY OF THE SETH CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99 IN ANY SETTING. THE CHIME 99 DOES HAVE A BOLD STYLE, WITH INTERESTING DETAIL. NOTICE HOW THE INLAY DRAWS ATTENTION DIRECTLY TO THE DIAL AND BEZEL WITH HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED GLASS. A SUPERSIZE VIEW OF THE BEVELED GLASS AND POLISHED BRASS BEZEL IS SHOWN IN PHOTO INSET 4. THE CLOCK DISPLAYS WELL, 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 SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. THE PHOTOS TELL THE WHOLE STORY ABOUT THE GRAND CHIME 99 – 1928 TAMBOUR. NOTICE THAT THE ANTIQUE PATINA ON THE CABINET AND THE DIAL GIVES THAT MUCH DESIRED LOOK TO THIS FINE ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99. THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99 GLORIOUSLY CHIMES EACH ¼ HOUR ON THE RESONANT MAYLAND CATHEDRAL CHIME RODS IN THE SPECIALLY DESIGNED SOUND CHAMBER, FOLLOWED BY THE FULL WESTMINSTER CHIME SEQUENCE AND HOUR COUNT AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR – THE NEW OWNER WILL TRULY LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING THIS GRAND CLOCK – AS KIND OF A TRADITION IN THE HOME. BE SURE TO LISTEN VIA THE E COMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE THREE WINDING HOLES, ONE EACH FOR CHIME, TIME AND HOUR STRIKE. THE CHIME MAINSPRING IS WOUND VIA THE SHAFT NEAR NUMERAL 4, THE TIME MAINSPRING SHAFT IS NEAR NUMERAL 6, AND THE HOUR STRIKE SHAFT IS VICINITY NUMERAL 8. THE QUARTER HOUR CHIMES CAN BE SILENCED ROTATING A SHAFT ACCESSIBLE VIA A SMALL PORT ON THE DIAL BETWEEN NUMERALS 4 AND 5. SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4 SHOWS CLOSE-UP VIEWS OF THE LOCATIONS. THE SMALL HOLE ABOVE NUMERAL 12 PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE TIME ADJUSTMENT SLOW/FAST. THE SHAFT IS ACCESSED AND TURNED VIA THE REVERSE END OF THE WINDING KEY. PLEASE LOOK OVER THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND CAREFULLY STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. IN THE PHOTOS NOTE THE AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT AND RICH ORIGINAL PATINA, AS WELL AS THE LOVELY AND EYE CATCHING CASE DESIGN AND APPOINTMENTS. ALSO NOTICE THE ORIGINAL MAYLAND CHIME ROD BANK. 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 ½” W X 9 ½” H X 6 ½ D. 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 #124 WESTMINSTER MOVEMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED, INCLUDING: FULL DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, CLEANING, REBUSHING AT KEY BEARING WEAR POINTS, REASSEMBLY, LUBRICATION, AND BENCH TESTING USING ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTATION. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN THE INSPECTION, ALONG WITH CORRECTIONS IF NECESSARY. BUSHING AND PIVOT WEAR OR ROUGHNESS. ANY BENT PIVOTS OR OTHER PIVOT CONDITIONS. CONDITION OF ARBORS, GEARS, PINIONS. CONDITION OF THE CHIME HAMMERS AND HAMMER ASSEMBLY. CONDITION OF THE CHIME TRAIN AND HOUR STRIKE TRAIN GOVERNORS TO INSURE THAT PROPER GEAR SPEED IS MAINTAINED. CONDITION OF THE LEATHER TIPS ON THE CHIME HAMMERS TO INSURE APPROPRIATE TONE, TIMBRE AND DECAY OF THE NOTE WHEN EACH CHIME IS STRUCK. REPLACEMENT OF OLD FATIGUED MAINSPRINGS WITH NEW FINEST GRADE MAINSPRINGS, NOT INEXPENSIVE SHORT-CUT ONES. NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT ARE COMPONENTS OF PROPER SERVICING. AN ELECTRONIC TEST WAS CONDUCTED TO MINIMIZE THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR, WITH AN OBJECTIVE OF APPROACHING ZERO. THIS RESTORED #124 MOVEMENT MET AND HELD ZERO BEAT ERROR. ALSO, THE BEAT RATE ACHIEVED THE OBJECTIVE 10,584 BEATS PER HOUR, CORRECT FOR THE #124 MOVEMENT, 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 #124 MOVEMENT SWINGS A PENDULUM ARC AMPLITUDE WIDTH OF OVER 3 1/2 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 #124 MOVEMENT WITH 2 1/4 INCHES OR LESS PENDULUM AMPLITUDE ARC WIDTH; IT IS A TALE-TALE INDICATOR OF POOR MOVEMENT HEALTH! SPECIAL NOTE: A PROPERLY RESTORED ST 124 MOVEMENT, FULLY WOUND, SHOULD PLAY THE FULL WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE AND HOUR STRIKE AT 9:00 IN 28-33 SECONDS. USE THIS BENCHMARK AS A REFERENCE FOR JUDGING OTHERS! 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, STEVE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOUND FILES. FOUR SOUND FILES OF THE SETH CHIME 99 – 1928 WITH #124 MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE. PENDULUM BEAT-ESCAPEMENT/VERGE/CRUTCH AND TIME. GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE #124. MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND. REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. WESTMINSTER SEQUENCES AT 7:15 – 7:30 – 7:45 – LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. THE FULL WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE AND HOUR COUNT AT 8:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY – AND AGAIN THE ZESTY 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.

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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. E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE TAMBOUR NUMBER 19 – 1924. PLEASE VISIT MY STORE. “SETH THOMAS RESTORED ANTIQUE CLOCKS”. AND TAKE A LOOK AT ADDITIONAL. RESTORED SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCK LISTINGS. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE LISTING. IS A “TAMBOUR 19 – 1924″. MANTEL CLOCK MADE BY SETH THOMAS, AND LISTED IN TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” V2 3D EDITION PAGE 705. THE TAMBOUR 19 IS A. TASTEFUL BLEND OF CLEAN LINES, GENTLE CURVES AND DISTINCTIVE GEOMETRY. AND RARE IN HIGHEST GRADE RIBBON MAHOGANY WITH ORIGINAL RESTORED PATINA INTACT. WITH TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE – A GENUINE DELIGHT TO VIEW, AND ITS ORIGINAL TAMBOUR STYLE WORKS WELL IN ANY DECORATIVE SETTING. EVERY ASPECT OF THIS TAMBOUR IS. SUPERIOR CONDITION IS AN APPROPRIATE TERM FOR THIS LOVELY SETH – SOME WOULD USE THE TERM “MINT CONDITION” BUT TO ME THE TERM “MINT” IS NOT APPROPRIATE TO DESCRIBE AN ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS. WHEN A CLOCK IS CLOSE TO PERFECT IN EVERY WAY I WILL TERM IT AS “SUPERIOR” AND THIS ONE TRULY IS! YOU WILL ENJOY HAVING THE TAMBOUR 19 – 1924 ON DISPLAY IN YOUR HOME! THIS TAMBOUR 19 IS ALL-ORIGINAL AND IS OUTFITTED WITH SETH’S HIGHEST GRADE COMPONENTS AS FOLLOWS. FINEST QUALITY RIBBON MAHOGANY CASE AND SPORTING AN AGED PATINA THAT ONLY DECADES CAN PRODUCE. SELDOM SEEN IN THE TAMBOUR CABINET, AND ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESS AS WELL – THE LOVELY. CABINET PRODUCES A PLEASING AND EYE CATCHING TRANSITION FROM CASE TO DIAL. PREMIUM 5 ½ CONVEX GOLD TONE OCTAGONAL SILVERED DIAL WITH BLACK ROMAN NUMERALS. AND CUT STEEL SIGNATURE DIAMOND HANDS. THIS DIAL ARRANGEMENT IS UNIQUE TO ONLY THE TAMBOUR 19, AND RARELY SEEN. OCTAGON MAHOGANY BEZEL WITH HEAVY ORIGINAL DIAL GLASS. HIGH GRADE SETH THOMAS NO. FINEST QUALITY SETH THOMAS CATHEDRAL CHIME WITH RICH TIMBRE AND DECAY. BE SURE TO LISTEN THE SOUND FILES THAT ARE POSTED WITH THIS LISTING! THE TAMBOUR 19 – 1924 IS BOTH A COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE AND A FINE DECORATIVE ACCESSORY WHEN DISPLAYED. IT 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 19. 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 V, AND ONE FOR THE HALF-HOUR AND HOUR STRIKE, VICINITY NUMERAL VII. 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 19 – 1924 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. 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 AND SERVICING OF THE TIME AND THE STRIKE MAINSPRINGS TO RESTORE SPECIFICATION ENERGY LEVELS TO THE MOVEMENT AND TO INSURE LONG TERM RELIABILITY. 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! 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 19 – 1924 WITH #120 MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE IN. 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.

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