Nov
25
Unusual Seth Thomas Ships Deck Clock Antique with Leather Outer Case Wood Back
With Key Not working wound tight.
Nov
25
With Key Not working wound tight.
Aug
17
PLEASE READ MY DESCRIPTION & TERMS. COURTEOUS COMMENTS & CORRECTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! This is an offering of a. WWII ERA SETH THOMAS 8 DAY WINDUP PRESENTATION MECHANICAL NAUTICAL CLOCK. COMES WITH MOUNTED ENGRAVED HEAVY BRASS PRESENTATION PLAQUE TO A NAMED INDIVIDUAL DATED 1946… ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SUCCESSFUL APENDECTOMY. ” I’M SURE THERE’S A STORY HERE, BUT I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THE RECIPIENT WAS OR THE PRESENTERS “FINCH COMPANY? DIAL IS DIRTY / EXTERIOR IS TARNISHED AND NEEDS A GOOD CLEANING / CASE SEEMS TO BYBRED BLACK PHENOLIC & BRASS RIMMED FRONT BEZEL. Clock will run – over a period of 72 hours ran fast & stopped […]
Jul
20
Antique Circa 1870s – 1880s Era New Haven Mantle / Parlor Clock With Alarm. Features – Bell Chime – 23″ tall X 12.5″ Wide – VERY Decorative door – Original New Haven paper label on back – High Quality example. Movement – Mechanical – 8 Day – Time & Strike. Operating condition – I have many clocks to test and limited time to do so – Tested – This clock has run for over a day and the strike functions as intended. With all my clocks, if you plan on running this clock consistently i would recommend having the movement cleaned to better guarantee long term optimal operation (SEE VIDEO). […]
May
14
Antique Circa 1890 – 1910 C&G Co Bell Top Mantle Alarm Clock – UNUSUAL – RUNS. Operating condition – Tested – I have many clocks to test and limited time to do so, This clock wound nicely it runs ticks, and keeps good time, i’ve ran it for over a day. I would suggest an oiling at least for the movement because who knows if it have ever been done in the last 130ish years. Alarm functions as intended when tested – This clock will MAY a oiling / cleaning / service for long term proper operation and with the condition its in is certainly deserving of that. Features – […]
May
05
Antique Circa 1895 Nickel Plated Carriage / Lantern Style 2 Bell Alarm Clock – RARITY – RUNS. Operating condition – Tested – I have many clocks to test and limited time to do so, This clock wound nicely it runs ticks, and keeps good time, tho i did have to shake it to get it started but it did stop after awhile, but then if you shake it, it will start to run again. This is typical of these type of antique movements and This tells me the movement needs a cleaning or oiling, who knows if it have ever been done in the last 130ish years. I did oil […]
Apr
05
Antique Circa 1860s – 1870s American Clock Company Iron Front Parlor Mantle Clock – NEEDS HELP – FINISH ME – UNUSUAL. Features – Has original finish with mother of pearl inlay 19″ tall X 13″ VERY Decorative and heavy. Prior owner was in the process of trying to complete this clock. The wood backing is era correct to the iron frame but not original to the frame but it works as a backing. I believe the iron front to be an American Clock Company front which will also fit with the backing cause it has original American Clock Co paper inside and probably why the original owner choose it for […]
Mar
31
Antique 1895 – 1910 Ingraham Burl Wood Grain Parlor Mantle Clock VIDEO – UNUSUAL. Movement – 8 Day – Time & Strike – Looks to me like the movement was fairly recently cleaned. Dial – Original – Marked Ingraham. Operating condition – I have many clocks to test and limited time to do so – Tested – I ran this clock for a few hours it ran fine and the 1/2 chime and hour strike functioned as intended. Please understand i do not know the service history of this clock, and it MAY need service in the future for long term optimal operation. Features – 10.5″ tall X 15.5″ Wide […]
Feb
26
This antique Seth Thomas desk clock is a beautiful addition to any collection. Unable to locate a key for this, also unsure if this model requires one. The clock features a mechanical movement and an analog display, with Arabic numerals and a gong chime sequence. It has a Victorian style and is made of wood, brass, and glass, with a black finish and unusual multicolor marbles. The clock is signed and has a rectangular shape, with an original design that dates back to the 1890s. The clock’s features include a pendulum/moving parts, 30-hour, and 8-day movement. It was manufactured in the United States during the Victorian era and is a […]
Feb
09
Antique 1890s Faux Marble Ingraham Parlor / Mantle Clock – VIDEO – UNUSUAL – SERVICED. Movement – 8 Day – Time & Strike – Prior owner cleaned this movement about a year ago. Dial – Original – Marked Ingraham. Operating condition – I have many clocks to test and limited time to do so – Tested – I ran this clock for about 2 hours it ran fine and the 1/2 hour bell and hour strike functioned as intended. Please understand i do not know the service history of this clock, and it MAY need service in the future for long term optimal operation. Features – 11″ tall X 16″ […]
Oct
14
Antique 1910s Seth Thomas Crystal Regulator Clock RUNS – VIDEO – ELECTRIC – Very Unique. Movement – Converted electric. Dial – Porcelain – Original. Operating condition – I have many clocks to test and a limited time to do so – Tested – I have ran this clock and the motor does operate, but its need hands and i don’t know about time keeping. Please understand i do not know the service history of this clock, and it MAY need service in the future for long term optimal operation. Features – 11″ tall X 8″ Wide – High Quality example. Clock Body – Condition is as seen – Please see […]