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1942 Photo of Alarm Clocks in Jewelry Store
Paul Hogroian of Duplication Services at the Library of Congress sent me this 1942 photo that he scanned. It shows Mr. H. Ormand, jeweler in San Leandro, California, and his Westclox, Seth Thomas and...
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Red Seth Thomas Adamantine Mantel Clock, April 1902
Here is a pretty Seth Thomas Adamantine mantel clock dated April 1902 on the bottom of the case (and “No. 633”). It has two celluloid half-columns on each side of the case. The Adamantine finish was...
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Seth Thomas Miniature Octagon Top Clock Ca. 1865
This cute little Seth Thomas octagon top shelf clock is only 9 1/4 inches tall and 7 inches wide. The case has mahogany veneer, and the small movement is one-day time only. There is a mirror in the...
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Seth Thomas Electric Striking Clock, Made in 1947
Here’s a Seth Thomas electric striking clock in a modern style mahogany case. The dial is “skeletonized” so that the wood shows through most of the brass dial. This clock’s case is 8 7/16 inches tall...
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Seth Thomas Small Mahogany Adamantine Mantel Clock
Here is a beautiful Seth Thomas Adamantine mahogany mantel clock. It is a cute little clock with one celluloid half-pillar on each side of the front. It is in excellent original condition. It strikes...
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Seth Thomas Electric Steeple Clock with Hour and Half-Hour Striking, 1947
I repaired this Seth Thomas electric steeple clock earlier this year. It strikes the hour and half-hour on one rod. The model number on the back of the case is E503-000. The clock is 14 5/16 inches...
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Repairing the M4 Motor in Seth Thomas Electric Chime Clocks
I recently repaired a Seth Thomas Legacy 2 E electric clock with Westminster chime. This is an older example of the “Legacy” (made in 1953) in a beautiful walnut case with nice figure to it. The dial...
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Seth Thomas Electric Banjo Clock, 1949
Here’s a “banjo” clock made by Seth Thomas in 1949. This one runs on electricity with a synchronous motor. The motor speed is reduced to drive the hands, and the motor also winds up a mainspring that...
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Seth Thomas “Wickford” Electric Westminster Chime Tambour Clock, ca. 1930
Seth Thomas Clock Company made many Westminster Chime clocks in the 20th century. Here is a beauty in a tambour case called the “Wickford”, made around 1930. The dial is engraved and silvered brass...
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1950 Seth Thomas Electric Steeple Clock
I recently repaired this Seth Thomas electric steeple clock that was made in 1950. The date code on the bottom of the case is 5010 (November 1950). The date code on the back of the movement is 5004...
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Seth Thomas Adamantine Mantel Clock with 89C Movement
Here’s a beautiful Seth Thomas Adamantine mantel clock I repaired. The case is black, with green, yellow and orange marbleized top and trim. The movement is the popular and long-lasting No. 89C (which...
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Seth Thomas Adamantine Mantel Clock, 1895, Beautiful Tan with Deep Red and...
Here’s a most beautiful Seth Thomas Adamantine mantel clock I repaired. My customer polished the case, and I repaired the movement, gently cleaned and lacquered the case ornaments, and cleaned the...
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Seth Thomas Electric Mantel Clock with Westminster Chimes, Made in 1948
Here’s a Seth Thomas 1948 electric mantel clock with Westminster chimes that I repaired. The mahogany case is 9 1/8 inches tall and 19 15/16 inches wide. The minute hand is 2 1/2 inches long. See more...
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Tortoise Shell Finish Seth Thomas Adamantine Mantel Clock
Here’s an Adamantine Mantel clock (made by Seth Thomas) that I’d never seen before! I would describe the case finish as “tortoise shell”. Below are photos of the front of the clock, a closeup of the...
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Seth Thomas Chiming Mantel Clock KENBURY-1W
This Seth Thomas Westminster chime mantel clock has a No. 124 movement. The cover on the back of the clock says “KENBURY-1W MODEL No. E- 705-003”. The case is mahogany with a lighter wood inlay band...
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Seth Thomas Electric Mantel Clock with Hour and Half-Hour Strike made in 1946.
I repaired this Seth Thomas electric striking mantel clock in a modern-style mahogany case. The movement had a lot of wear, and a pivot of one gear was completely worn off! This clock uses the Sangamo...
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Seth Thomas “Round Band” Shelf Clock Made in 1884
Here is a nice, original example of a Seth Thomas “Round Band” shelf clock. Seth Thomas made this model for many years, and the 1863 catalog shows it. The date code 4881 C (March 1884) is on the back...
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Seth Thomas Legacy – 2E Electric Westminster Chime Clock
Here’s a beautiful Seth Thomas electric mantel clock I repaired about a year ago. It is a Legacy – 2E with Westminster chime. It has a mahogany case that is 14 1/2 inches tall and 10 3/4 inches wide....
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Seth Thomas Style 1 30 Hour Half Column Shelf Clock
Here is Seth Thomas “Style 1 30 Hour Half Column Shelf Clock” that I repaired. There were three styles of this clock, and they are illustrated on my ClockHistory.com website. The style 1 was made from...
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Seth Thomas Poise-1 Electric Alarm Clock, Dated 1977
I repaired this Seth Thomas Poise-1 (model SS7-Q) electric alarm clock because of its sentimental value to the owner. I was particularly interested in this clock because I have the earlier version...
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