Catalog Description: C.1905, Seth Thomas, Chime Clock #266, 8-bell Sonora. Condition: the fine mahogany case has nice marquetry inlay. The 8-bell movement plays either Westminster or Whittington chimes. Both mvmts have recently been cleaned and serviced. The dial is signed and the bezel retains its original beveled glass front. See lot 522 for 4 bell model of this large clock. Height 18 inches
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Catalog Description: C.1915, Seth Thomas, “Chime Clock No. 264″ in excellent original condition, clean and running. This is a double chime clock, playing your choice of Whittington or Westminster tunes on a tuned set of 8 patent Sonora bells. Typical of all Sonora clocks, there is a second large movement that handles the quarter chime operation. Both movements clean and running. This case features inlaid marqueterie in the mahogany front panel. Clock strikes a full chord on the hour. Height 14” $2,000-$2,500
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Catalog Description: C.1920, Seth Thomas, “Chime Clock No. 261”, 8-Bell, quarter chime clock. This model with mahogany veneer case with floral inlay on the front. This clock has been professionally restored, has a new imitation porcelain dial cover (old silvered dial underneath), and the movements cleaned. Like the previous lot, this item has the “constant’ or “change’ switch on the right side of the case, and it is better left on “constant’. At some point in its life, this case was cut on the side for an old style “chime-silent’ switch, and this has been veneered over. On the left side of the case is a bubble in the veneer. Otherwise excellent original condition; 13′
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Catalog Description: C.1918 (dated), Seth Thomas, “Chime Clock No. 261″ in excellent original condition, clean and running. This is a double chime clock, playing your choice of Whittington or Westminster tunes on a tuned set of 8 patent Sonora bells. Typical of all Sonora clocks, there is a second large movement that handles the quarter chime operation. Both movements clean and running. Like the previous lot, this case features inlaid marqueterie in the mahogany front panel, and in addition has an engraved and silvered presentation plaque to Maj. General C. T Inett, by his comrades on May 18, 1918. This clock strikes on a single bell on the hour. Height 13.25” $2,000-$2,500
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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas Sonora Chime Clock No. 257, ca 1915. Whittington and Westminster quarter hour chime on 8 bells. If you have never owned a bellchiming clock you have missed a treat. Seth Thomas liked to say that thepatented Sonora resonated bells gave off pure tones and rich melodies. The Westminster plays on 4 bells and the Whittington plays on 8 bells. Even in1915 these clocks sold as high as $125 which would have been a months payfor the average worker. Today we have seen some models sell for $5000 or more. We have had a half dozen or so and this one is as clean as any, particularlythe silver dial which is usually worn. This one is very nice. Case is 11″high, 18″ wide, made of mahogany, very nice and clean. Movements are clean, have been serviced, and are running very good. The Sonora movement is No. 104A and the running movement is No. 89. This is as close to perfect we haveseen a Sonora Chime Clock. You should read Tom Chapell’s article in Ly-SethThomas, pages 206-218, to fully appreciate these rare chiming clocks.
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Catalog Description: C.1914, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Chime Clock No. 257”, for Hardy and Hayes Co., 8-bell Sonora chime clock, 8-day. Condition – Refinished mahogany case was sanded and the corners are a bit rounded (still photogenic as you see). All the brass work has been cleaned and polished and the movements have been recently serviced. Original silvered dial has some scratches around the winding holes and a little tarnish. Selector on side for choosing Westminster on 4 bells or Whittington on 8 bells. Dial is signed “Hardy and Hayes Co., Pittsburgh”. Height 11 inches
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Catalog Description: C.1915, Seth Thomas, “Chime Clock No. 255′ chiming choice of Westminster or Whittington on 8 cup bells. This clock was a gift to Mr. Bachman”s parents in 1916, and shows no evidence of repairs or service. It does still tick and chime, although a bit sluggish. Mahogany case retains original finish, now with crazing and orange peel. I would think that many of you would like to buy a one owner like this and do your own cleaning. Height 9.5′
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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas, “Chime Clock No. 214”, C. 1909-1923. The Sonora Chime clocks were only made during that time period. This clock has 8 bells and will play either Whittington or Westminster, striking on the quarter hours. Levers to change the strike or silence the strike are on the side. The hours will strike even though the quarter hour chimes are silenced. The 8 day movement is No. 89AG, and the Sonora chime movement is No. 104, both are clean and functioning properly. They call their case “Mahogany Fine-figured Pattern”. It is 14″ high and in generally fine condition except for one veneer patch on the right side, less than 1″ square. The door latch on the back although very serviceable is not original. The clock is fitted with a 6″ silver dial that is unusually good compared to most old silver dials. Over the dial is a beveled convex glass in a cast brass sash. Under the case are four round brass feet. Ly-Seth Thomas #713.
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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas “Chime Clock No.214”, ca 1915. First the good; excellent convex beveled glass, convex etched silver dial, 8 day movement, nest of8 Sonora Bells All downhill from there The previous owner removed the veneer from the sides to reveneer a tambour clock!No.?*No. The Sonora chime movement is missing 14 inch high case, no back door Ly-Seth Thomas No.713,No.697
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Catalog Description: C.1914, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Chime Clock No. 213″, 8-bell Westminster/Whittington Sonora Chime mantel clock, 8-day. Condition: Mahogany case with inlayed decorative design is in very fine condition with a just little wear to the original finish on the base moldings; overall great patina with only minor crazing. Original silvered dial is tarnished with scratches and wear around the winding arbors. Hands and finials are original. This is an uncommon Sonora case; we sold a 5-bell cousin in November of 2002, lot 166. For additional information on this model, see Tran Ly’s book on Seth Thomas, [3rd edition, 2005], page 166. Eight bell Sonoras are the most difficult to find. Ht 14” [35.5 cm]
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