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Catalog Description: C.1860, Seth Thomas Clock Co., Plymouth Hollow, Conn. This is an early “Regulator No. 2” in a rosewood veneered and grained case. This nice clock has a seconds dial found on some examples. Typical square plate, lantern pinion movement developed by S. B. Terry. This nice example has an original finish and with the exception of blemish on the upper door with needs attention, the veneer is in good condition. Dial has been nicely repainted on the original dial pan by The Dial House. This clock has a very good paper index and black label on a sliding panel inside the case. It also has a scarce brass pendulum bob with the Plymouth Hollow green, monument and churches embossed on it. The very detailed “Regulator” glass has been reblacked, but original gilt is in very good condition with loss only in one area. The upper glass is original and even the gilt around the lower glass is in good shape. Height 34″ $1,500-$2,000

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Catalog Description: C.1975, Repro Seth Thomas, Regulator No. 2, in oak, unknown maker. Condition: Generally good condition, seems to run OK. The movement is signed by the Maker: American Clock–Made in USA, and has cut pinions. The trademark shows the name in a circle outside a small clock dial with the time 20 to 4, and a stylized globe to the left. The modern dial is painted with durable enamel, and with the chapter and name silk screened on. The case front and sides are solid oak, and the back is plywood with veneered front surface. Has a decent look; good originals seem to bring $2000. Ht 36″ [92cm]

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Catalog Description: C.1935, Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn, “REGULATOR No. 2” , in mahogany, 1-weight, 8-day. Condition: overall excellent original condition with good label, dial, hands and weight. The only things that keeps this from being outstanding are some small dings in the pendulum and minor exterior abrasions on the case. Ht 35.5 [90cm]

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Catalog Description: C.1890, Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “Regulator No. 2″, 8-day weight timepiece in oak. Condition: Oak case in especially nice condition with original finish. Interestingly, this case has factory enhancement of the quarter sawn oak (rubbed off in a couple of places). Original painted dial is excellent with some very minor paint loss at the mounting screws (very good signature intact). Hands, weight, pulley and pendulum are original. Movement is properly marked. There is a small ding in the pendulum (seen on close inspection). Overall excellent original condition. Ht 34” [86.3 cm]

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Catalog Description: C.1885, Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “Regulator No. 2″, 8-day weight driven timepiece in mahogany. Condition: Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in nice condition with original finish, but with a small piece of veneer missing on the dial bezel at about 11 o’clock and a small chip at 1. Original painted dial has some small loss around the mounting screws and a couple of very small flaked areas on other parts of the dial. Hands, pulley, pendulum and weight are original. Tarnished weight shell will need polishing. There is what looks like some form of an electrical contact found on the movement mounting plate. Overall very good condition, with super original finish, plus orig glossy black interior and clean label inside. Ht 36” [91.4 cm]

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Catalog Description: C.1892 (dated), Seth Thomas “Regulator No. 19”, in oak and in excellent condition. This is a great clock, nicely refinished and with original presentation plaque dated 1892. The only minor items that keep this from being outstanding are 2 missing finial tips and small chip on one glass jar and spider crack on the other. These items are easily overlook when you view the clock in full and a regular auction might not even mention these points. The center panel in the case is a wonderful piece of burl with a great look. The MOST amazing part of this clock is the original painted dial which has survived with only minor paint loss. It also retains lock in door and with key (donit lose this). The clock retains original weight, pendulum, pulley, hands and case hardware. For details on this model, see Tran Duy Ly’s book titled Seth Thomas Clocks (1996), pages 128-135. Height 75 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1890, Seth Thomas, “Regulator No. 19″ wall clock in oak, in very good condition, with restored dial. This clock hung in a Manhattan building and was boarded up out of sight in a small room between the wars. A few years ago, when the building was being remodeled, the wall was knocked down and there was this clock. Somehow word got to Mr. Rappaport and he immediately negotiated the purchase and carried the clock out to his home. The dial had flaked and has been professionally refinished. The case was cleaned with beauty rub and still retains original finish, with minor blemishes. It is an attractive light oak color. Hinges, latches, pendulum, weight and hands are original. We have the mercury in a lexan container, and are advised that it is not possible to ship the mercury, so you will need to make arrangements to pick the jar up in person (or have one of our private carriers bring it for you). This model is discussed in Ly’s 1996 Seth Thomas book, pages 128-135. Height 75”

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Regulator No.18”. A contemporary clock made as a copy of the ca1909 poplar model No.18. The 8 day time only, weight driven movement is old and correct for this clock. It is signed properly and identical to the movement pictured with the Regulator No.18 in the Seth Thomas catalogs. The movement is secured to an iron back plate, has Graham dead beat escapement and maintaining power.This is a well made 54 inch walnut case with a very eye pleasing finish. Pendulum bob is not correct and the stick was made to represent an original. 14 inch dial is painted on a new pan. The brass dial ring band inside the bezel is correct as are the hands, brass weight, brass beat scale, pulley, door lock, and knob.If you would replace the incorrect bob this would be a fine clock that most collectors would love to have. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 127.

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas “Regulator No. 18”. Movement, iron back plate, and weight are original and identical to those used in the No. 18’s back in the early 1900’s. Movement is signed properly, and running. It has Graham dead beat escapement and maintaining power. The rest of the clock is contemporary. The well made walnut case is 54 inches high and is identical in all respects to the originals. The pendulum ball is the only thing that does not look likeSeth Thomas. The 14 inch metal dial was painted professionally and looks likethe originals. Other things on the clock that are copies of originals arethe door lock, door knob, pendulum stick, beat scale, pulley, and the brassdial ring inside the wood bezel. You sure won’t go wrong with this clock.You can locate a Seth Thomas bob on EBay or at one of the many clock Regionalsand Chapter Meetings. For comparison look at Ly-Seth Thomas, page 127.

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas “Regulator No. 18″, C. 1909. 8 day weight driven timepiece, and seconds pendulum bob. This is a nice example of the No. 18 in a 54″ mahogany veneer case. There are the usual bumps and bruises on the bezel and some case edges but no glaring places showing veneer damage, etc. The extra things are all original, like the brass damascened pendulum bob, wood stick, beat scale, remnants of an old black label inside, hands, and the old 14” dial that still has the original paint and is very good. Some small chips around the screw heads. No extra holes anywhere. The movement has polished plates and is secured to an iron bracket, Graham dead beat escapement, maintaining power. This is a good straight original No. 18 wall clock. Selling at eastern auctions and clock shows $4500 and more, and not nearly as nice as this one. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 127.

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