About the Seth Thomas “8 Day Parlor Calendar” Clock
The Seth Thomas “8 Day Parlor Calendar” clock, manufactured around 1862, is a significant piece in the history of American clockmaking. This model might very well be one of the first calendar clocks produced by Seth Thomas. It was designed by incorporating the features of the existing mantle clock, known as the “Parlor” (Ly-Seth Thomas, page 516), and integrating the Huntington and Platt calendar mechanism into its base, which was later referred to as the “Parlor Calendar” (Ly-Calendar, page 258).
The clock boasts a rosewood veneered case that stands tall at 30.5 inches, with minimal veneer restoration required. The original finish remains on the case, which is clean and polished. The door lock with key, three glasses, dials, roller papers, gong, pair of old iron weights, brass bob, and hands are all in good condition, with the hands possibly original or from the same period.
Two detailed labels inside the clock indicate its place of manufacture as Plymouth Hollow, Connecticut, and credit Huntington and Platt as the patentees. The door label also bears old, handwritten numbers, “22837 (5 or S)”, adding to the clock’s historical significance. While it may not be Seth Thomas’s very first calendar clock, its provenance is nonetheless noteworthy, making it a valuable addition to any collector’s repertoire. References can be found in Ly-Seth Thomas, page 102, and Ly-Calendar, page 258.
Auction Records and Price History
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Seth Thomas Clock Co. “8 Day Parlor Calendar”, ca 1862.
This model and maybe this very clock may well be the first calendar clock produced by Seth Thomas. They used the mantle clock, “Parlor” (Ly-Seth Thomas, page 516) and put the Huntington and Platt calendar mechanism in the bottom and called it “Parlor Calendar” (Ly-Calendar, page 258) There are two excellent labels inside, both showing place of manufacture as Plymouth Hollow, Conn. and a door label referring to Huntington and Platt as the patentees. The rosewood veneered case is 30.5″ high, has had very little veneer restoration and needs none, and the case is clean and polished retaining the original finish. Door lock with key, three glasses are all very good, dials were repainted, roller papers are old, correct gong, pair of old iron weights, old brass bob, and the three hands are probably original or at least period. There are old, like 150 years old, handwritten numbers on the door label, “22837 (5 or S)”. This clock may not be Seth Thomas’s first calendar clock, but if not, it may be second. One must be optimistic. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 102; Ly-Calendar, page 258.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: 7/31/2010 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks