Fulton german ships bell clock dial salem schatz hermle. The book early english clocks by dawson, drover and parkes, antique collectors club, 1982, documents some alarm clocks. Seth thomas must have sold many clocks in the lafayette, indiana area, for out of all the antique clocks we repair, about 40% are made by seth thomas. Between 1863 and 1970, the company produced perpetual clocks. The seth thomas company is closed and is no longer in operations. By 1860 the company was producing 40,000 clocks annually.
The numbers need to be converted because they did not make any movements after 1950. Jun 3, 2014 vintage seth thomas made in germany leather case travel alarm clock works. Vintage seth thomas folding travel alarm clock leather case germany. The wood finish and gilt trim shows age and a piece of veneer is missing from the lower front.
The pages of his seth thomas clocks and movements contain refreshing, exact reproductions of seth thomas clocks as found in original catalogs. Model names shown in blue are linked to an image of that model. Find out what dealers and collectors have actually paid for antique grandfather, mantel or wall clocks like yours. Vintage travel alarm clock time master radium west germany works. Color photos and descriptions the following is a list of most of the clock models produced by seth thomas. Also, the arrangement of clocks are logical and indexed for ease of use, reflecting the authors own insight as a highly knowledgeable and respected collector. Antique seth thomas mantle cabinet clock movement no 124a westminster chime. See the clockwork universe, german clocks and automata 1550 1650, maurice and mayr, 1980, smithsonian, neale watson academic publications, new york.
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The firms decline was gradual over the next 50 years and culminated by purchase of seth thomas by talley industries in 1968 and moving from connecticut to. Kieninger qpa21 hm354474 chiming quartz clock movement replaces hermle 2114, 2214, 2215 or 2115 and used for howard miller, sligh, ridgeway, seth thomas clocks and dyi clock kits 3. In approx 1960 they began to use west german movements. How to spot clean and oil your clock the well made clock. Seth thomas book clock germany windup gold tone mother pearl face. Unfollow vintage seth thomas alarm clocks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage seth thomas brown wind up travel alarm clock plastic. New listingvintage seth thomas ship nautical clock.
Theres many a myth about clocks floating around the world of timepiece aficionados, but overwinding shouldnt be a. Refine your search for vintage seth thomas alarm clocks. It was incorporated as the seth thomas clock company in 1853. We have an article in our reference library that discusses this group of clocks. This will make it very easy for the clock owner to solve simple problems that may arise when there is an issue with the clock. Post alarm clocks and other small clocks here page 3. Dating antique clocks by their labels and trademarks. Instead they were made by hermle of germany with the st number system and st name instead. Vintage seth thomas alarm clock book pearl face holds 2 photos germany 3 x 2. Unfollow seth thomas alarm clock to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This is a beautiful vintage seth thomas wind up travel alarm clock.
The back of your movement may be marked with a trademark andor name of the maker and could have either a numeric or an alpha date code. We have 38,769 antique clock prices, images and descriptions as of may 9, 2020. Vintage seth thomas wind up travel alarm clock chairish. Finding a new movement starts with the identification numbers off the back plate. Refinished rosewood veneered case in nice condition with a small veneer repair on the base.
Seth thomas germany alarm clock book case design scroll. The case is rosewood and veneer, it has a slanted top. Seth thomas orange travel alarm clock wind up retro fold up. In my view, the movements from germany were of lesser quality than those made by seth thomas. Seth thomas small alarm clock germany collectors weekly. Antique seth thomas eli terry tall column clock wood works eagle splat 1830s. See the bottom of this page for a chart of the ships bell striking sequence. Alarm, vintage 193069, clocks, collectibles picclick. Seth thomas germany alarm clock, brass book case design, etched and ridged accents, pearlized clock face, wind up alarm clock beautiful brass seth thomas alarm clock pearlized clock face book case design made in germany unique seth thomas clock gift fits on night stand, vanity mirror on dresser display on mantle, on curio, on decorative shelf beautifully etched and ridged brass you can add a. Get the best deals on collectible alarm clocks 1930 1969. Seth thomas germany alarm clock, brass book case design, etched and ridged accents, pearlized clock face, wind up alarm clock beautiful brass seth. The success of this ebook is from the simplicity in the answers and the ease of use.
May 14, 2008 the seth thomas drum is one of the rarest alarm clocks around and any serious alarm clock collector would probably give you his right arm to own it. Antique seth thomas clocks price guide clockprices. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. No parts or specific information is available to us to share. It looks like a book that is made out of some kind of metal thats gold in color. The back of your movement may be marked with a trademark andor name of the maker and could have either a numeric or an alpha date.
We do not have any information on older seth thomas wall clocks. German seth thomas clock movements are still available. The quality of their products was always above average. Add to collection add to collection please create an account, or log in here. Golf the golfers alarm clock eagle on the 18th new in box.
Vintage seth thomas folding travel alarm clock leather case. Seth thomas, born 1785, was an amateur clockmaker who began his career in earnest when he moved to plymouth, connecticut, in 1807 and became an apprentice to renowned clockmaker eli terry. Travel alarm in collectible alarm clocks 19301969 for sale ebay. Older seth thomas clocks have movements made by seth thomas. The topics you see below are the actual topics that are presented on the cover page of the e book.
Ships bell clocks strike the ships bell strike sequence hour and halfhour and run 8 days on a winding. Seth thomas mantel clock identify age nawcc forums. Antique seth thomas clocksparticularly wall clocks and mantel clocksare treasured by clock collectors and antiques lovers who value craft and sophistication. In 1968, general time was bought by talley industries, and in 1979 the headquarters was moved to norcross, ga.
Seth thomas 1785 1859 was an american clockmaker and a pioneer of mass production at his seth thomas clock company. It is probably the longest produced clock model in history and is still considered highly collectible. The success of this e book is from the simplicity in the answers and the ease of use. The name seth thomas is symbolic of value and excellence of craft, as a result of the variety of sophisticated styles it has produced since 18. Seth thomas made a group of clocks purportedly named after american cities. Between 1881 and 1918, most seth thomas clocks were stamped in ink with codes on the bottom or on the case back. The delicate machinations that make up the inner workings of a clock can cause you much pause. Vintage seth thomas usa severn wind up baby ben mahogany alarm clock. Older seth thomas book alarm clock germany this is a wonderful seth thomas book alarm clock in excellent condition. Seth thomas clock company was one of the most prolific and long lived clock companies. How to date a seth thomas mantel clock our pastimes.
Hermle kieninger qpa21 hm354474 replacement chiming quartz clock movement by qwirly 2114, 2214, 2215 or 2115 and used for howard miller, sligh, ridgeway, seth thomas clocks and dyi clock kits 3. I dont know much about the clock other than it says seth thomas and germany on the clock and covering. According to the website, below, seth thomas started to import movements from germany in 1955, which fits with stevens response, above. As the longest established clock maker in the united states nearly 200 years, seth thomas is recognized as one of the most respected brands of clocks in the world. In june 2001 general time announced that it was closing its entire operation. American antique clocks such as seth thomas, gilbert, new haven, kroeber, waterbury, ansonia, etc.
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