About the Seth Thomas “Grand alarm” Clock
The Seth Thomas “Grand alarm” is an antique clock model made by the Seth Thomas Clock Company. The auction records below show real examples of this model, with descriptions, photos and sale details that collectors can use to compare condition, originality and features.
Auction Records and Price History
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Antique Seth Thomas Grand alarm Clock
Jan 2020 – 318 Antique American Clocks Seth Thomas “Grand” alarm clock, ca. 1909. A 10-inch tall all-metal alarm clock featuring the “Automatic Eight Day Long Alarm”. The brass drum housing the movement sits on a cast metal base with what appears to be a copper sheath or coating; the catalog describes it as having a “Verde antique base” with a 7-inch gold dial, silver center, and raised black numerals and minute dots. I think maybe someone polished the verde finish off the base; the glass in the bezel is appropriately It has a signed 8-day time-and-alarm pendulum movement that strikes on a steel bell; it is running, keeping time, and the alarm works but I’m not sure it alarmed at the right time. To be honest, I’m not sure how to correctly set the alarm, but there is a key that winds the clock and turns the alarm shaft to set it. You can figure it out if your smartphone alarm fails. The back is covered by a brass screen that fits but I don’t think is original. Only a couple of sales that I could find in the last decade, for around $150; one just sold on eBay for $110.
Retail: $101 | Date: 01/01/2020 | Source: AntiqueAmericanClocks.com
Antique Seth Thomas Grand alarm Clock
Jul 2021 – #256 Antique American Clocks Seth Thomas “Grand” alarm, ca. 1909. A 10-inch metal-cased alarm clock shown on page 49 of Ly’s Thomas Clocks & Movements The catalog describes it as having a “Verde antique base, gun metal top and hands, 7-inch gold dial, silver center and raised black numerals and minute dots”. This one shows obvious wear, but it is running, 8 days. The alarm function wasn’t tested; it sets on the front with the back end of the winding key. AAC sold one in January 2020 for
Retail: $100 | Date: 07/01/2021 | Source: AntiqueAmericanClocks.com