About the Seth Thomas “Merrimac” Clock
The “Merrimac” clock, produced by the Seth Thomas Clock Company in Thomaston, Connecticut around 1935, is a distinctive timepiece that showcases the company’s maritime-inspired design. This 8-day, brass marine clock features a No 10 twin-spring movement and an old, tarnished brass case with no damage or losses. The painted metal dial has been preserved but the numbers have been reinforced, and the small seconds hand is absent.
Another variation of the “Merrimac” is a ship’s clock, also from Seth Thomas, which strikes both time and a ship’s bell. This model features a brass case with radial handles resembling a ship’s wheel, mounted to a pine board for wall hanging. The 5-inch silvered dial has minimal tarnishing, and the movement ticks and strikes, although it was not tested long term.
A third version of the “Merrimac” is a 30-hour ship’s bell brass clock, produced in 1938. This model boasts a very good original metal finish with minor tarnish on the silver plate dial. The movement stamps 38-7 and appears to tick and strike briskly on a large brass bell, although it is not shown. Each of these “Merrimac” clocks offers a unique blend of maritime charm and precise timekeeping.
Auction Records and Price History
The following 3 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Seth Thomas “Merrimac” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., ÓMerrimacÒ, 8 days, time only, brass marine clock, No 10 twin-spring movement, c1935
the heavy brass case has an old dull and tarnished surface but no damage or losses. The painted metal dial retains its paint but the numbers have been strengthened, and the small seconds hand is absent. The balance-wheel movement ticks. Overall bezel diameter is 8Ó
Sold: $160 | Date: May 16, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “Merrimac” ship’s clock, 30 hour, time and ship’s bell strike in brass case with radial handles resembling a ship’s wheel mounted to pine board to facilitate wall hanging, 5 inch silvered dial.
original finish with brown spots on brass case, probably the lacquer. Silver plate 5″ dial has very slight tarnishing. Movement ticks and strikes but was not tested long term. Height of mounting board is 11 inches.
Sold: $130 | Date: October 21, 2017 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas, Thomaston Conn., “Merrimac” 30-hour ship’s bell brass clock, dated 1938.
Very good original metal finish, silver plate 5″ dial has small tarnish areas. Movement stamped 38-7 appears to tick and strike briskly on large brass bell (not shown). Overall height mounted on later solid mahogany cradle 11″.
Sold: $180 | Date: October 30, 2010 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts