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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas mantle clock in an Adamantine finish, “Sucile”, ca 1909. Columns and sides finished in Onyx Adamantine, other parts of the wood case covered in rust adamantine. Etched front is gold filled. I have never seen that on an adamantine case. Gilt metal feet and ornaments. Gilt sash, bezel, and inner dial. 8 day, strikes half hours on a cathedral bell, running very well. Full label on the back. This is one of the nicest adamantine of this type I have seen to not be refinished. I would call it near perfect if not for a tiny chip on the front base. It has been stained and is actually no big deal. Ly-Seth Thomas No. 1180, and No. 1207. Same clock shown two places?

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Catalog Description: C.1939, Seth Thomas, “Stellar”, in generally good original condition. This mahogany case has a few bumps and scrapes, and the latch for the bezel is not holding. We will be so brave as to quote only one sentence from the 1939 ST catalog: “With graceful sweeping contour and wavelike base molding, all enlivened with ship’s wheel spokes and sash in bright polished brass, the Stellar will inject a nautical tang into any furnishing scheme.” If that ad writer is still alive, we have a job for him! With pleasant 2-rod strike; movement is clean and running; inside label intact. Height 9.25″ $50-$75

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Catalog Description: C.1928, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Standish”, 8-day automatic alarm clock in very good original condition. This is a cute little unrestored mahogany case, the same size as ST mini cottage cases, housing a round alarm clock movement with fixed rear wind. The case has some small dings and scratches incurred from use, but is still quite good with original finish. The dial is perfect with original hands, and glasses. An original label is on the bottom of the case and on the inside of the back door are instructions for operating the alarm. Note this clock will alarm at the same hour each morning if wound once a week, as it only alarms briefly rather than until it is unwound; the alarm duration is adjustable. Runs and alarms. Height 8.50″ $175-$225

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas City Series clock called, “St. Paul”, ca 1886. This is one of the larger clocks in the series at 21 inches high. The case is polished walnut veneer. They used a special type of veneer on the door facing and the inset at top. Case now with a heavy bright finish, should be rubbed out or redone. The basic case is good; some of the attached things are not so good. The pendulum, although looking very nice and bright, is new and the bell is not correct. The signed and correct 8 day movement is running nicely, the 2 piece paper dial is signed and very old. Bubba has been tinkering with the dial and brass. I wouldn’t rule out the possibility that the dial and rings may have been adopted from another source. This model in nice condition will bring 800 dollars to 1000 dollars, this one needs some TLC, but you could definitely increase its value. Ly-Seth Thomas #226.

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Catalog Description: C.1885. Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, CT. 8-day striking “St. Paul” model city series shelf clock with alarm. This clock has a very well refinished walnut and burl walnut case. It has a good black and gilt label in the case bottom. It has its original paper dial, with some wear, and “ST” hands. It also retains a superb original mirrored pendulum bob. A very nice example of this model, with a good black and gold label in the bottom. Height 21 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1880, Seth Thomas Clock Co., ST. PAUL 8-day time and strike, city series walnut and burled veneer shelf clock. Condition: about as good as it gets. Sure to please; original in every respect. For reference, see Tran Ly’s 3rd edition Seth Thomas book, page207. His current price is $1000; one sold on eBay in late 2003 for $1725. Height 21 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1880, Seth Thomas, ST. LOUIS, 8-day time and strike, ash veneer mantle clock. Condition: Overall good+ condition with original finish over original veneer and No. 151;some chips along the base and top left edge of cornice molding. One door hinge is a little bent; looks OK. The original dial had some flaking around the center hole which have been in-painted. Tablet, hands and case hardware are original; decent label inside. Height 16 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1879, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “St. Louis”, 8-day time/strike/alarm city series shelf clock. Condition – Mahogany and ash veneered case is in good condition, but will need restoration. Most of the veneer on the base molding is missing and there are some small pieces missing on the flat areas of the top molding. Original dial now has a paper dial. Case originally had an alarm that is missing. Tablet is a replacement. Height 15.5 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1880, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “St. Paul”, 8-daytime/strike city series mantel clock. Condition: Refinished walnut case in good condition with some restoration. The two curved trims at top of door have been replaced (the originals are fancy). The two old acorn finals replace semi-circular trims on the side (been there long time). Paper dial has been replaced. Hands are replacements. Beautiful cut pendulum with cast yoke is original. Signed original movement. Worth $1500 if all original. Height 21 inches [53cm]

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas 5 Bell Sonora Chime clock No.14, ca 1915. Mahogany case is 14 inches high, clean with no damage, complete and all original. 6 inch silver dial, signed, only slight dirty, minimal wear which is very unusual for silver dials. Chime movement is No.90B, time movement is 89 O. Runs and strikes the 5 resonated bells in the base. For years we hardly every saw a Sonora Chime clock, but when the prices escalated a few years ago collectors began to take their profits. The chimes can be silenced, leaving the hour only striking, or allowed to play Westminster chimes every 15 minutes. Round brass feet, bowed and beveled glass in the brass sash. Ly-Seth Thomas #713.

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