AUCTION : 0510

Lot#: 520

DESCRIPTION: Seth Thomas Clock Co., Plymouth Hollow, Conn, C.1858, a very early striking clock, similar to the #1 Extra, Striking [see one of those in this sale], and with the same S. B. Terry 2-weight movement with count wheel strike & maintaining power, the case in rosewood, and a large dial of 16". Nice Ashland, Ohio repair label from 1925 in the amount of $1.
CONDITION: this clock was restored and sold by John Tanner in 1997, has his stamp on the reverse of the repainted dial pan. The tablet is a proper replacement. Bottom half inch of weight baffle is broken off; the label is worn at the edges but still around 85% and fully legible. Weights and pendulum are original. Has key lock doors, top lock inoperative, bottom OK. The rosewood veneer is in good condition; appears to have been refinished some time ago and with nice patina. Chris Bailey and I have discussed this clock and agree it was either a special order or prototype that was never merchandised. Note the bottom bracket is much larger than the one finally adopted for the #1-Extra. Also see music scroll gong base that has been re-located on case back. Of interest to the serious Seth Thomas collector. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE: $2000 - $3000
PRICE SOLD: $1200

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