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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 PLAYER” SOUND FILES OF THE PALERMO 1905 ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING – LISTEN, REVIEW, AND ENJOY. FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION. OF THE FINEST ST. ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCKS. IS A CLASSIC AND ELEGANT SETH THOMAS PALERMO – 1905 MAHOGANY DORIC CABINET CLOCK – ONE OF THE BEST FULL-SIZE ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCKS AVAILABLE FOR DISPLAY AND DECORATING IN THE HOME. THE PALERMO IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” V1 3D EDITION PAGE 494. THIS IS THE 1905 CATALOG VERSION OF THE PALERMO. A FULL 14 1/2 INCHES IN HEIGHT. AND FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH A PREMIUM 6 INCH HEAT FIRED WHITE PORCELAIN DIAL DISPLAYING BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS. THE SETH THOMAS FULL SPADE CUT STEEL HANDS PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE COMPLEMENT TO THE LOVELY DIAL. THIS PARTICULAR PALERMO IS FULLY RESTORED AND ALL ORIGINAL – JUST COMPLETED AND READY TO BE PLACED IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE! THE PALERMO’S ORIGINAL 120 YEAR OLD AGED SHELLAC-ON-MAHOGANY PATINA FINISH WAS RETAINED AND PRESERVED VIA RESTORATION, AND WILL BE AN OUTSTANDING FIND FOR THE FORTUNATE FUTURE OWNER – THE PALERMO CAN BE AN ADDITION TO ONE’S COLLECTION OR FOR DISPLAY IN A FEATURED AREA OF THE HOME. THE PALERMO HAS VERSATILE PLACEMENT FLEXIBILITY AND EXCELLENT PRESENTATION IN ANY AREA OF THE HOME, OR OFFICE FOR THAT MATTER. THIS SETH THOMAS IS A CHARMING AND EYE CATCHING DORIC CATHEDRAL STYLE CABINET CLOCK. FULL 360 DEGREE CAST AND POLISHED BRASS BEZEL – OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY. FRONT PANEL INLAY MARQUETRIE STILL 00 PERCENT INTACT. FULL BASE PEDIMENT MOULDINGS ON FRONT AND SIDES. RAISED HEAVY POLISHED BRASS PEDIMENT FEET AT THE CABINET BASE. THE PALERMO IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, AND JUST THE RIGHT SIZE – EASY TO DISPLAY IN ANY DECORATIVE SETTING. YOU WILL LOVE THIS CLOCK!!! – I KNOW I DO – I ADMIT I LOVE THEM ALL!! MANY MONTHS MAY PASS BEFORE YOU HAVE ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY ON AN PALERMO IN THIS PRISTINE CONDITION. I ASK THAT YOU ALLOW THE TEXT AND HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE. PICTURES TO SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES!! THE FINE SIX INCH FIRED PORCELAIN DIAL IS VIVID AND SUPERIOR. TAKE A HIGH RESOLUTION LOOK VIA SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4. ON THE DIAL THE TIME MAINSPRING WIND SHAFT IS LOCATED ABOVE NUMERAL 5 AND THE STRIKE MAINSPRING WIND SHAFT IS ABOVE NUMERAL 7. BELOW THE “12” IS A SMALLER HOLE WITH ACCESS TO THE FASTER/SLOWER ADJUSTMENT SHAFT, USING THE OPPOSITE END OF THE CLOCK KEY. THE ORIGINAL POLISHED CAST BRASS BEZEL WITH MAT AND A HEAVY. CONVEX AND BEVELED DIAL GLASS. ARE ALL FULLY INTACT AND IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION. THE SASH/BEZEL DOOR CLOSES NICELY AND TIGHTLY, WITH NO HINGE DROOP. A CLOSE-UP INSET SHOWING THE BEVELED GLASS IS IN SUPERSIZE PICTURE NUMBER 4. THE BEAUTIFULLY AGED SHELLAC-OVER-MAHOGANY PATINA FINISH ON THE HIGH GRADE MAHOGANY CABINET HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY PRESERVED, CONDITIONED AND RESTORED, RETAINING THE DESIREABLE SATIN LUSTRE AND PATINA, AS WELL AS THE MUCH SOUGHT AFTER DARK MOLASSAS COLORATION – THE APPEARANCE ACCENTS THIS CLOCK’S CHARACTER, BOTH AS AN ANTIQUE AND AS A DECORATIVE ACCESSORY WHEN DISPLAYED. THE HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE PHOTOS ARE PROVICED FOR YOU TO SEE ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. THE PHOTOS REALLY DO NOT FULLY SHOW HOW NICELY THIS SETH SHOWS OFF – IT IS A BEAUTY!! THE CLOCK LOOKS EVEN BETTER WHEN VIEWED DIRECTLY THAN IN THE PHOTOS. THE PALERMO – 1905 IS WELL PRESERVED AND FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY. I TAKE GREAT CARE TO INSURE THAT EACH DISTINCTIVE CLOCK I OFFER IS SUPERB IN ALL RESPECTS. AND TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS!! RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS. THE 15 DAY HIGHEST GRADE FINE ROUND SETH THOMAS MOVEMENT HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY DISASSEMBLED, INSPECTED AND CLEANED WITH ULTRASONICS. ALL WORN PIVOT BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED, AND BOTH THE TIME AND STRIKE MAINSPRINGS WERE UNLOADED, REMOVED, CAREFULLY INSPECTED, TESTED, AND CLEANED PROPERLY, LUBRICATED AND RELOADED. MAINSPRINGS ARE A CRITICAL ENERGY LINK TO ASSURE EXTENDED AND RELIABLE LONG TERM PERFORMANCE. ALL OPERATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE MOVEMENT WERE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY, READYING THE MOVEMENT FOR YEARS AND YEARS OF SERVICE. THE MOVEMENT WAS THEN PROPERLY REASSEMBLED, LUBRICATED, TESTED AND ADJUSTED WITH BOTH ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTATION. BECAUSE THE PALERMO HAS A LONG PENDULUM LENGTH, IT’S BEAT IS SLOWER, AND PRODUCES A VERY PLEASING TIC TOC SOUND IN ITS DISPLAY AREA, COMPARED WITH A FASTER BEAT AND MORE RAPID TIC TOC SOUND IN SMALLER MANTLE OR SHELF PENDULUM CLOCKS. IN ADDITION, THE LONGER PENDULUM PRODUCES GREATER TIME KEEPING ACCURACY THAN OTHER CLOCKS. YOU WILL ENJOY HAVING THE PALERMO AS PART OF YOUR HOME OR OFFICE DECOR. THE HALF HOUR IS SOUNDED ON A CATHEDRAL BELL SPIRAL GONG – THE SOUND IS MELLOW AND RESONANT, WITH A LOVELY LINGERING DECAY OF THE NOTE; THE HOUR COUNT FOLLOWS, WITH EACH HOUR ANNOUNCED AS A STRIKE ON THE CATHEDRAL BELL GONG. PLEASE REMEMBER TO HEAR THE PALERMO VIA THE ATTACHED SOUND FILES. THE NOTES STRUCK FROM THIS PARTICULAR CATHEDRAL GONG HAVE A WONDERFUL AND LINGERING DECAY. LISTEN AND YOU WILL HEAR WHAT I MEAN. THIS IS A FULL SIZE GOTHIC CATHEDRAL 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 9 ½” W X 14 1/2″ 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 ECOMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES OF THE SETH PALERMO – 1905 WITH 15 DAY MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE. PENDULUM BEAT-ESCAPEMENT/VERGE/CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. HOUR STRIKE AND HALF HOUR STRIKE AT6:00 – 6:30 – 7:00 – 7:30 – 8:00 – LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND 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. THE FILES ARE POSTED VIA AN E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING.

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Antique 1860 Nicholas Muller / Seth Thomas #49 (Named) “CUPID” Figural Iron Front Mantle Clock – SERVICED – SEE VIDEO. Features – Superb Gold Gilt finish – 19″ tall X 14″ Wide – High Quality example. Has Nicholas Muller Foundry Pat 1856 stamp behind the pendulum door – These clocks Muller produced were frequently paired with Seth Thomas, Waterbury and Welch Movements for distribution. Movement – Mechanical – Time & Strike – 8 Day – Marked Seth Thomas Plymouth – Prior owner was a clocksmith for 40+ years he fully cleaned and serviced the movement less then 2 years ago and the clock hasn’t run much since then. He also remounted the movement and Restored parts of the wood backing. Dial – Present – Updated paper replacement. Operating condition – I have many clocks to test and limited time to do so – Tested – This clock has been run for 72 hours it runs and strikes properly on the hour. SEE VIDEO – Prior owner was a clocksmith for 40+ years he fully cleaned and serviced the movement less then 2 years ago and the clock hasn’t run much since then. Clock Body – Condition is as seen – Please see ALL photos you be the judge. STUNNING Example visually – No cracks or damage to be found. For similar items related to this check my Clocks – Mantle Clock Or Clocks – Wall Clocks section in my store. Questions are usually answered within an hour. Please don’t forget to leave feedback, sellers depend on it!!

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Offered for sale is a beautifully restored antique Seth Thomas “Prospect #00″ model mantel clock, dating to approximately 1913. A fine representation of American clockmaking at the turn of the century, this clock has been fully and properly restored inside and out, making it both a collectible piece and a dependable timekeeper ready for display and use. Restoration & Mechanical Condition. This clock has been restored inside and out. The #89C movement has been completely disassembled, with all parts cleaned ultrasonically, inspected, and reassembled to proper working condition. The clock strikes once the half hour on a pleasant brass cup bell and the correct number of hours on the hour on a cathedral gong. The mainsprings that power the clock have been removed from their arbors, thoroughly cleaned, and properly greased to ensure smooth and reliable operation. Several new bushings were installed in the movement where needed to correct wear and restore proper tolerances before reassembly. All pivots were polished on the lathe to reduce friction and promote long-term performance. The clock has been carefully tested and is running strong and keeping good time, ready for dependable use. Cabinet & Cosmetic Condition. The cabinet has been gently and properly restored, preserving the original character of the clock while presenting beautifully. The finish has been carefully cleaned and stabilized, bringing out the depth and warmth of the wood grain. Any necessary attention to the case structure and veneer has been addressed to ensure a clean and solid presentation. The original dial is clean and well-preserved, with excellent clarity and readability. The bezel has been highly polished by hand, and the glass is clear, intact, and free of cracks. Overall, the clock displays exceptionally well, with a rich appearance that complements its age and craftsmanship. Mechanical time and strike movement. Requires weekly winding on both arbors. Includes correct winding key. This is an antique clock and may show minor signs of age consistent with its history. Ongoing care and support are available, including assistance with setup, operation, and proper maintenance to help ensure long-term enjoyment of the clock.

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Offered for sale is a beautifully restored antique Seth Thomas “Berkley” model mantel clock, dating to approximately 1909. The Berkeley is a highly regarded and sought-after model, known for its refined proportions, elegant lines, and quality construction typical of Seth Thomas clocks from this period. This example is especially appealing, combining its classic early 20th-century design with tasteful brass accents, including rounded brass feet and side handles, giving it a distinctive and upscale presence. A fine representation of American clockmaking at the turn of the century, this clock has been fully and properly restored inside and out, making it both a collectible piece and a dependable timekeeper ready for display and use. Restoration & Mechanical Condition. This clock has been fully and properly restored inside and out. The movement has been completely disassembled, with all parts cleaned ultrasonically, inspected, and reassembled to proper working condition. The mainsprings that power the clock have been removed from their arbors, thoroughly cleaned, and properly greased to ensure smooth and reliable operation. Several new bushings were installed in the movement where needed to correct wear and restore proper tolerances before reassembly. All pivots were polished on the lathe to reduce friction and promote long-term performance. The clock has been carefully tested and is running strong and keeping good time, ready for dependable use. Cabinet & Cosmetic Condition. The cabinet has been fully and properly restored, preserving the original character of the clock while presenting beautifully. The finish has been carefully cleaned, stabilized, and professionally refinished, bringing out the depth and warmth of the wood grain. Any necessary attention to the case structure and veneer has been addressed to ensure a clean and solid presentation. This example features attractive brass add-ons, including rounded brass feet and matching brass side handles, which enhance both its appearance and desirability. The original porcelain dial is clean and well-preserved, with excellent clarity and readability. There is a small chip near the eight o’clock position, which is hardly noticeable and does not detract from the overall beauty of the clock. The bezel has been highly polished by hand, and the glass is clear, intact, and free of cracks. Overall, the clock displays exceptionally well, with a rich appearance that complements its age and craftsmanship. Mechanical time and strike movement. Requires weekly winding on both arbors. Includes correct winding key. This is an antique clock and may show minor signs of age consistent with its history. Ongoing care and support are available, including assistance with setup, operation, and proper maintenance to help ensure long-term enjoyment of the clock.

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This Seth Thomas Chicago Shelf clock is in excellent condition. The clock’s exterior has been beautifully restored and looks excellent. The only issue is that when the door closes and is locked, there is a gap at the top of the clock (See HD pictures). We attempted multiple adjustments to fix this, but we were unsuccessful. The clock would have been made around the late 1800s. The movement has been properly cleaned and oiled and keeps very good time. The clock chimes on the hour. As you will notice in the video, the chimes do not sound nice. This is because back in this time period, most homes only had one clock. So the goal wasn’t to make a pretty sound, the goal was for this sound to be loud and heard throughout the whole house. So if you want a clock that makes a nice chiming sound, this is NOT the clock for you. The alarm mechanism does work, though I did not include that in the video. Setting the alarm on these antique clocks is a complicated process. Please inspect all the HD pictures closely.

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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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