About the Seth Thomas “Tower No. 15” Clock
The Seth Thomas “No. 15 Hour Strike Tower Clock” is a noteworthy timepiece, produced by the renowned Seth Thomas Clock Company in Thomaston, Connecticut in 1906. This clock features a weight-driven movement with a distinctive Graham deadbeat escapement, housed within a green, black, and gold painted cast iron frame. The mechanism’s original black and green paint with gold pin striping can be seen, although the legs appear to have been repainted.
The clock boasts several original parts, including a 4-way differential, motion works, a wooden 30-inch dial, and an hour hand. The iron parts exhibit surface rust, while brass components showcase a dark patina. Notably, the strike mechanism governor fan ratchet gear has a pulley welded to it, and the fan is missing one blade. The winding shaft for the strike mechanism and the pendulum bob are also absent.
This particular clock was removed from the Jackson County Court House in Edna, Texas in 1954. It was later acquired by Elmer Carter in the 1950s and stored in a Texas barn for six decades before being discovered. The Jackson County court house served as the site of the historic Hernandez vs. Texas case in 1954, which challenged the denial of a Mexican American’s right to a jury of his peers.
With its rich history and original components, this Seth Thomas “No. 15 Hour Strike Tower Clock” is an intriguing addition to any collection.
Auction Records and Price History
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston Conn., “No. 15 Hour Strike Tower Clock”, time and strike, weight driven movement with Graham deadbeat escapement in green, black and gold painted cast iron frame, serial #1343, dated March 19, 1906 including including 4-way differential, motion works, one wooden 30in dial and hour hand, hand forged weight hooks, pulleys, transmission, distribution linkage, 10″ weights and crank
the black and green paint with gold pin striping is original on the mechanism. The legs appear repainted. Many iron parts have surface rust. Brass parts have dark patina. The strike mechanism governor fan ratchet gear has a pulley welded to it and the fan is missing one blade. The winding shaft for the strike mechanism is absent. The pendulum bob and several other minor parts are absent. Many of the Seth Thomas accessories listed above in the description are original including the dial. These parts are listed on the factory document included in the photos. This desirable small American striking movement was removed from the Jackson County Court House in Edna, Texas in 1954. Acquired by Elmer Carter in the 1950,Aeos and stored in a Texas barn for 60 years untouched. Jackson County court house was the site of a famous case in 1954, Hernandez vs. Texas, disputing the case where a Mexican American was denied the right to a jury ,Aeuof his peers.” Dimensions of mechanism only, 24in x 30.25in x 17.5in
Sold: $3000 | Date: May 19, 2018 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts