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Catalog Description: C.1936, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Merrimac” 30-hour time/strike ship’s bell clock. This has a nice clean case with no dings or dents. The silvered dial has a little tarnish and minor scratches, and with an original decal from John Bliss and Co., Nautical Instruments, New York City. Someone has tried to touch up the numbers 4, 8, 9 and 10 with black paint. The hands are original; runs and strikes. Height 7″ $175-$275

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Catalog Description: C.1935, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Merrimack” 1-day ship’s bell clock in very good original condition. The brass case has worn through the lacquer in a few spots, but will polish up nicely. The dial is very clean with original hands. Will need oiling for long term service, but ticks and strikes as is. Height 7″

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Catalog Description: C.1930, Seth Thomas “Merrimac’ Ship”s Strike wall clock in very good original condition. Retains original nickel finish with some wear and oxidation. The original dial is in nice shape with only minor wear around the winding holes. Runs and strikes; diameter 7′

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Catalog Description: C.1965, Seth Thomas, Modern Helmsman, 8-day ships strike with West German movement. The crystal is cracked (about $2 flat glass), and one handle slightly bent, however the clock is otherwise in very good condition, running and striking. Height 8 inches

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Catalog Description: A BRASS CASED SHIPS CLOCK. With wheel decoration, labeled “Helmsman”, Seth Thomas. Sale 384 Lot 116 DC Attic (IMPORTANT:The “price realized” includes a buyer’s premium of 17.5%)

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Catalog Description: C.1930, Seth Thomas, No. 8 Mayflower, Ships bell mantel clock, ships wheel bezel, mounted to original mahogany block with brass base. Condition: Jeweled movement is still ticking and strike side gives the proper number of “bells”, but is dry and needs oiling. Minor loss of lacquer on bezel from opening to wind the clock, and the reflector ring has some discoloration from fingers going round to set the hands. Otherwise very good original condition. Height 8.5 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1941, Seth Thomas, “Ship’s Bell No. 4”, in good original condition. The model designation is stamped into the rear cover; this designation was introduced in 1941. The jeweled lever movement is in running order and striking properly, but would benefit from service. The case is a heavy cast brass model. Some one from Natick, Mass, wrote his name (Bragdon) on the rear with a vibro tool. With original dial and hands. Outer dia = 8.75 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1910, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Ship’s Bell”, 30-hour outside bell ships strike clock, as-found. This clock is in generally good condition with the case overpainted with gold paint; it will need stripping and polishing of the brass case. The silvered dial has turned rather dark. The hands are original. Retains about third label on rear, plus newsprint and green paint from a former strip job. These are worth $350 when original and clean. Has potential. Ticks and strikes. Height 10.5 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1884, Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn, Outside Bell 30-hour Ship’s bell clock, twist bezel. Condition: Brass case that was nickel-plated originally has been cleaned and polished, with brass showing through. Silvered dial has been expertly restored with just a little tarnish at the time side winding arbor. Hands are original. No label No. 151;rear of clock refinished. Running. Ht 10.5″ [26.6 cm]

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Catalog Description: C.1922, Chelsea, “SHERATON” Boudoir clock in old brass finish, in excellent original condition, serial no. 141003. This is about as good as it gets. This small clock meant for a ladies dressing table or for the nightstand was catalog number 3366, and sold new for $39. That same amount would have bought you a Seth Thomas No. 2, or 6 assorted oak gingerbread clocks. It is certainly true that good things come in small packages. Clean and running with key. Height 5.12″

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