About the Seth Thomas “Parlor Calendar No. 5” Clock
Title: Seth Thomas Parlor Calendar No. 5 Clock Model
The Seth Thomas Parlor Calendar No. 5 is a captivating and functional antique timepiece, renowned among collectors for its unique blend of practicality and ornate design. This clock belongs to the mantel category, making it an ideal addition to any home decor.
Typical case materials for this model include mahogany, walnut, or cherry woods, often adorned with intricate carvings and inlays that add a touch of elegance. The design is characterized by its rectangular shape, with the top portion featuring an attractive calendar dial display, complementing the traditional clock face below.
Produced during the late 19th to early 20th century, the Parlor Calendar No. 5 represents the height of American clockmaking craftsmanship from the Seth Thomas Company during this era. The model’s collectibility stems from its rarity, high-quality materials, and the distinctive combination of a calendar function with a mantel clock design.
Notable features include the elaborate carvings on the case, which often feature floral or geometric patterns, as well as the precision movement that ensures the clock continues to operate accurately over time. The integration of both a traditional clock face and a calendar dial makes this model highly practical, adding to its enduring appeal for antique clock collectors.
Whether you’re drawn to its historical significance, stunning design, or practical functionality, the Seth Thomas Parlor Calendar No. 5 is an exceptional addition to any collection and serves as a testament to the company’s commitment to creating high-quality, timeless pieces.
Auction Records and Price History
The following 23 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Seth Thomas “Parlor Calendar No. 5” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
Antique Seth Thomas Parlor Calendar No. 5 Clock
Jul 2021 – #243
Antique American Clocks
Seth Thomas “Parlor Calendar No. 5”, ca. 1890.
A 20-inch walnut case with a light stain and a smooth,
clear finish that is likely original; the base and the dial board have a darker finish that contrasts nicely.
Both dial glasses
are likely original, as are the dials, which have been varnished and show little flaking.
The hands are correct.
time-and-strike movement is signed and running, striking on a brass bell.
The weekday roller is advancing but the calendar date
needs adjustment.
Horton’s sold this model in 2018 for $300; Fontaine’s sold one that same year for $350.
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Retail: $282 | Date: 07/01/2021 | Source: AntiqueAmericanClocks.com
C.1886, Seth Thomas, Parlor Calendar No. 5, in excellent
restored condition. The dials have been professionally restored by the Dial House. The walnut case retains its original finish, inside “no oil” label and amazingly on the outer door, in miniature (you need a magnifier to read it), the operating instructions. This is a very clean clock that will please any Seth Thomas collector. Height 20 inches
Sold: $850 | Date: 10/1/2001 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Shelf Calendar, Parlor Number 5
Double Dial, eight-day movement, Provenance: Estate of Harold Day, Wellsville, NY
Sold: $605 | Date: 10/12/2001 | Source: Cottone Auctions
C.1880, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Parlor Calendar No. 5”, 8-day time and strike calendar clock in generally good condition.
The upper painted dial, which has a little staining is original. The lower dial has been papered over. The walnut case with original finish has a little damage on the back edge of the left side and the back of the top edge (nothing major) There is a nice label on the inside of the door stating that the calendar is set for the year 1880, and the rollers are original. Height 20Ó $600-$800
Sold: $600 | Date: 11/3/2002 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1886, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Parlor Calendar No. 5” Walnut shelf clock.
The case is in generally good condition, refinished some time ago. The lower door bezel needs some attention because some segments were not in alignment when glued. The dials have some paint loss and the lower calendar hand is an incorrect replacement (proper hands are available from Timesavers). Movements are good and the calendar rollers are original. Height 20 inches
Sold: $750 | Date: 4/21/2001 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1886, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Parlor Calendar No. 5”, 8-day time, strike and perpetual calendar mantel clock.
Condition: Walnut case in very good condition with an old and possibly original finish. Both dial pans are new, but very nicely made and painted by the Dial house. Calendar rollers have been properly re-papered. Movement is signed and clean. Nice label on the back side of the front door, has lost its gold, but still legible. Seems to run OK. For reference, see Ly’s 3rd edition Seth Thomas book [2004] page 106; current price guide $1000 if original. Height 20 inches [50.8 cm]
Sold: $450 | Date: 4/22/2007 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co, PARLOR CALENDAR No. 5, double dial perpetual calendar in walnut, octagon top case, 8-day time and strike, C.1875
there are minor nicks and scrapes to the case, commensurate with its age, however this clock is overall in excellent original condition, with orig, dials, hands, case labels, rollers and instructions, pendulum and hands. Xtra clean and complete. Ht 20″
Sold: $575 | Date: 5/15/2010 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas “Parlor Calendar No. 5”.
This clock has a nicely refinished solid walnut case with just two small veneer chips on the back edge. Both painted dials are original. The upper has one flaked spot, the lower is fine and it is signed “Patented Feb. 15, 1876”. It has two good labels, original hands and good roller papers. This is an 8 day clock with hourly bell strike. It is running and the calendar trips properly. 20″ tall.
Date: 7/22/2010 | Source: Lindy Larsons Clocks
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “Parlor Calendar No. 5”, 8 days, time & strike double dial calendar clock, c1886
Walnut case in original, but worn finish with minor damage on the left corner of the base. Original painted time dial has several small flaked areas that have been inpainted along with poor repairs to the numbers. Original painted calendar dial has some wear to the numbers with some loss at the mounting screws. Hands are original. Original calendar rollers have age darkened. Remains of a label on the back of the door. Ht 20″
Sold: $400 | Date: April 27, 2014 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “Parlor Calendar No. 5” shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day, time and strike movement with the R. T. Andrews patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a polished walnut veneered case.
The case retains its original finish and is in excellent condition. The painted dials are in very good condition with minor in-painting to cover loss at the mounting holes. The hands are original. The calendar drum papers are original and nicely aged. The movement is signed. There are several interior labels. The case is dated July, 1884 (4881G) on the case back.
Sold: $350 | Date: April 29, 2017 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas, “Parlor Calendar No. 5”, ca Jan 1884, and so stamped on the case.
The relatively small, 20 inches polished walnut veneer case, contains the same two large movements that are found in the much bigger cases. The upper movement, signed by Seth Thomas, is 8 day, strikes a bell on the hours. The lower calendar movement, also by Seth Thomas, is perpetual, meaning you make no adjustments for length of months or for leap year. The clock is all original including the dials, hands, and pendulum. It ran for us during the brief time we did the catalog work, but I would recommend it be serviced. Ly-Calendar, page 260.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: January, 2005 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Parlor Calendar No. 5”, ca. 1886.
Walnut case, 20 inches high, refinished at some point in its life, now aged and shows well. Everything seems original with this clock. 8-day movement with Geneva locks still intact, strikes the hours on a bell. Lower perpetual calendar movement is working correctly. All Seth Thomas clocks are escalating in price especially the double dial calendar clocks. Overall condition of this clock is excellent. Clock runs fine. Ly-Calendar No. 632.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: January, 2005 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Seth Thomas “Parlor Calendar No. 5”, ca 1886.
Excellent 20 inch walnut case. Polished and well preserved. 8 day movement strikes a brass bell on the hours; it is running and changing the calendar. Label on the door indicates the clock was first sold and calendar set to run on “July 1st, 1878”, which makes it even older than the catalogs indicate. The instruction label tells you how to set the calendar. Another full label inside the case just cautions you not to oil the calendar. The old paper dials have been on there for a coonÕs age, are worn and mottled. I thought Seth Thomas dials were always painted on zinc, so I will say these paper dials arenÕt original. Ly-Calendar No. 632.
Sold: $702 | Date: July, 2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Seth Thomas calendar clock, “Parlor Calendar, No. 5”, C. 1886.
Polished walnut veneer case is 20″ high, and there are no problems with the case. In fact very nice. However, we need to send Bubba to the NAWCC Suitcase School. The top dial pan is original, no new holes, but the paper dial he put on is pretty sorry. Even worse is the new pan over the calendar mechanism, and that paper dial. Probably for $100 he could have made this a first rate shelf calendar clock. And, as anyone can see the red calendar hand is bad. At least he could have painted it black. You can get a correct replacement hand from Timesavers for about $4. There is a label behind the calendar movement. This is an 8 day movement, No. 4 3/8, striking a bell on the hours. Geneva locks are still in place. Ly-Seth Thomas #94.
Sold: $684 | Date: July, 2004 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Seth Thomas “Parlor Calendar No. 5”, ca 1886.
There is an awfully lot of stuff in this very small 20 inches high walnut case. Notice how close the dials are to the top and base. Behind those dials are oodles of working mechanisms. Large signed 8 day movement strikes a brass bell on each hour. Good label of instructions inside behind the lower movement. Calendar mechanism is changing properly and the clock is keeping accurate time. The case has the original finish and appears to have led a sheltered existence. Clean underneath, inside and out-side. The glasses are both original. A very small nail hole and a chip on the top back edge of the case. Not even noticeable. Once in a great while we find Seth Thomas dials that have not been repainted, such is the case here. Only the pendulum bob is not original. Ly-Seth Thomas #94.
Sold: $1,075 | Date: June, 2004 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “Parlor Calendar No. 5” walnut 8 day time and strike spring driven shelf clock, c1886
old original finish has some scratches and dings. Dials look old but calendar rollers need restoration. Lower portion of door needs some gluing and reattaching. Movement will need cleaning. 20″ high.
Sold: $300 | Date: May 15, 2011 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., ÒParlor Calendar No. 5Ó, 8 days, spring driven, time and strike, movement with perpetual calendar mechanism in a walnut case. dated 1892.
The walnut case retains its original finish with some wear and minor veneer loss on the right base return. The painted dials are original and in excellent condition. The hands are original as are the door glasses. The movement is signed. The case is dated February, 1892 on the back side. Ht 20 1/4 Ò.
Sold: $475 | Date: May 16, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., ÓParlor Calendar No. 5Ò, shelf clock, 8 days, time, strike and with R. T. Andrews 1876 patent calendar, spring driven movement, walnut case, c1896.
The walnut case is in nice condition with some wear to the finish There is a small separation in the case top molding at the apex. The painted time dial is in good condition with some wear and age darkening. The calendar dial, originally painted, is now covered with a paper dial. The hands, while period, are probably replacements as these usually had simple spade hands. The movement is signed. The door glasses are original. Ht 20Ó.
Sold: $475 | Date: May 16, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1886, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “PARLOR CALENDAR No. 5”, in walnut, perpetual double dial calendar, 8-day time with strike.
Condition: case retains original finish that has been lightly varnished over. Both painted dials are original with minor losses. Hands, pendulum, latch and all hardware are original. Ht 20″
Sold: $350 | Date: May 8, 2009 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co., “PARLOR CALENDAR No. 5”, 8-day time and strike double dial perpetual calendar clock, Circa 1886
walnut case in an original finish, but with base board varnished over, and this has deteriorated. Both painted dials are original with some minor loss at the mounting screws. Although both dials are original, someone has gone over the numerals on the time dial, and a couple of the numbers are a little wavy. Hands are original. Original calendar rollers have age darkened. Movement is signed. Height 17 inches
Sold: $460 | Date: November 6, 2009 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “Parlor Calendar No. 5”, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven brass movement double dial calendar clock, c1884
Refinished walnut case with a small ding on the upper front molding. Both dials have been repainted. Original hands. Movement is signed. Case is dated Aug. 1884 on the back. Ht 20″
Sold: $325 | Date: October 25, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “Parlor Calendar No. 5”, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven brass movement double dial calendar clock, c1886
Refinished walnut case with a small ding on bottom edge of the base. Original painted time dial with minor loss at the mounting screws. Original painted calendar dial with some inpainting at the number 4. Original hands. Movement is signed. Ht 20″
Sold: $325 | Date: October 25, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “Parlor Calendar No. 5” shelf clock in a walnut case with a spring driven, 8 days, time and strike movement and a R. T. Andrews patented calendar mechanism, c1892.
The walnut case is in excellent condition with its original finish. There is one minor dent on the left hand side of the case. Both original painted dials are in excellent condition. The hands are all original. The movement is signed. Both door glasses show age. The calendar drum labels are original and nicely aged. The case is dated June of 1892 (2981F). Small label inside of English retailer – “E. Snelling, Silver Street, London.” This is one of the nicest examples of this model that we have seen. Ht 20 1/4″.
Sold: $550 | Date: October 25, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
