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Catalog Description: C.1909, Seth Thomas, “12 Inch Drop Octagon” wall clock in very good original condition. The oak case retains original medium brown finish; interior label is excellent, dial with some flaking, maybe 3 percent. 8-day time only movement needs cleaning but is complete and sound; original suspension wire is loose in case. Very good interior label. This model was sold to many rural schools early in the 20th century. Height 23″ $250-350

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Catalog Description: C.1900, Seth Thomas Clock Co. 12 inch drop octagon wall clock in oak and in very good restored condition, a RR contract clock. Clock was used by Western Jersey and Scenic RR. It has no. 44 and W.J.&S.R.R. stenciled on the original dial. At some point the case was painted green and if you look in sunlight you can find green in all the joints. No evidence of ever having a label. However, it is a great original dial (numerals touched up), and with original bezel and case hardware intact. With pinned minute hand, this could not have been made much later than 1900. Height 24″

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Catalog Description: C.1890, Seth Thomas “12 Inch Drop Octagon’, in mahogany, as-found. This is basically a clock with good potential, the dial repainted and the movement clean; screws are missing from the dial pan The case has dried out and several glue joints need attention. The original finish is in good shape and will wax up nicely; 8-day time; height 23′

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Catalog Description: C.1888, Seth Thomas “12 Inch Drop wall clock (dated on rear), in very good as-found condition. This clock came from a loft in Wayland, Mass, and is really untouched. We typically associate this style with 1910, however, the pinned minute hand and the type of 8-day movement in this clock are typical of 1888. There is some minor flaking on the dial, and the black has been strengthened. Tablet is original; label inside is coming loose from back, but is there. Time only. Case is either mahogany or rosewood, but has so much dirt it is hard to tell. Height 23 “

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Catalog Description: C.1885, Seth Thomas, 12-Inch Drop Octagon in oak in very good condition. There are some minor gouges along the edge of the case (barely visible), and the dial pan has come loose from the bezel at 1 o”clock. Otherwise this is a great original school clock with super label and original dial, hands, pend, etc. Original deep golden oak color. Height 24′

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Catalog Description: C.1910, Seth Thomas, “12 INCH DROP OCTAGON” , oak cased, 8-day schoolhouse timepiece. Condition: the lower access door and tablet have been restored (done around 1970), and there is no latch to hold the door closed. The recent paper dial has been pasted onto the original dial pan. The balance of the case retains original veneer and finish in excellent condition. Good label inside case with some water stains. Running and with a cleaning label dated 1920 from Holyoke, Mass. Ht 23.5″ [60cm]

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Catalog Description: C.1904, Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “Drop Octagon 12 Inch”, 8-day wall timepiece. Condition: Veneered oak case in very nice as found condition with original finish. There is a small dent on the bottom front molding. Original painted dial has some minor stains and flaking. Hands are original. Bottom glass is original with some loss to the gold ring. Nice label inside case. Ht 23.5″ [59.6 cm]

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas, “10 Inch Drop Octagon”, ca 1912. The number “12” is stamped on the back of the case, I say it was made 1912. This clock was made in several styles and sizes, this one in old oak, polished, in near perfect original condition, standing 22.5 inches high. 10 inches painted metal dial still with original paint. Compared to other Seth Thomas dials this old, I will call it near perfect. Has an original set of hands, old pendulum, and brass bezel, knob, etc. are all excellent. The movement is 8 day, time only, and runs up a storm. Since there is no strike you can put it in the guest bedroom. If you only have a few clocks this should be your next purchase because it is near perfect and dependable. Ly-Seth Thomas No. 506.

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas wall “10 inches drop octagon gilt”, ca 1909. 21.5 inches high case, original finish mahogany veneer with gilt lines, full label inside back is in great condition. All parts of this clock are old and original. Good old Seth Thomas 10 inches dial, chapter ring light at six around to ten. Time only 8-day movement running. Ly-Seth Thomas No. 505.

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas Oak 10″ Short Drop School Clock. Circa 1920’S. Painted Arabic Dial. Visible Brass Pendulum Bob In Lower Glass. 8 Day Movement Is A Time Only. Height 22″ X Width 15″

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