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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas Clock Co .mantle clock, “Lincoln, V.P.”, ca 1886. We rarely see this model in oak, it was refinished with a high luster. Accessories all polished and shining bright, nickel pendulum, gong, dial ring, brass beat scale, and brass weights. The old glass looks to be original. The inside label is suspect, it may be a mail order label. I can understand putting a new label in the case if you are restoring a rare clock. Weights are compounded to insure running 8 days. Several old holes, rotten places, in the backboard, filled and finished over and looks very nice.Movement is signed, strikes a cathedral gong on the hours. The new dial pan was recently painted, the dial board and the blocks holding the dial board in place, are all new. Restoration was professionally done. Clock is original and complete except where noted. Ly-Seth Thomas No.1001 (No.1004 has the same movement, gong, etc.)

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas “Lincoln VP”, ca 1886. Made in walnut and ebony, which was very poplar in the late 1800’s. I see many Lincoln’s where the ebony was removed or an attempt was made to remove. You can always tell. It is our experience the collectors would rather have an original case, no matter the wood. This model uses the heavy trapezoid 8-day movement that is running, striking hours on a patented cathedral gong that has a deep resonating sound. They are always weight driven and came with nickel or brass accessories; this one has brass. Note the weights are slightly different size. I have seen two or three dozen of this model and half had weights slightly different size. This original case is 27 inches high, dial flaking slightly, has a beat scale. Ly-Seth Thomas, No.1001-1004.

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Catalog Description: C.1890, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Lincoln V.P.”, 8-day time/strike 2-weight shelf clock in oak and in very good original condition. The only item that keeps this from being excellent is a replaced return molding on the upper left side; it has been made with an improper shape, although only a collector would notice. The case is in very nice condition with original finish; note the oak has an “old oak” finish with some age and from a distance looks like walnut. The original painted dial is quite nice with a little paint loss in the center. The hands, weights, pendulum and pulleys are original, one weight has lost its original hook and the bottom has a dent. The door glass is original; there is a worn Seth Thomas label in the case bottom. Height 27 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1886, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Lincoln, V.P.” 8-day time and strike, 2-wt. shelf clock in oak, with restoration. The case has been refinished and the dial was professionally repainted. The hands are from an OG and lower German pulleys are incorrect (replacements are available); note top shrouded pulleys are original. The weights are the proper type, and clock seems to run fine. Top rt and left are missing a small side molding This is a popular model that brings $1500 when original. Retains worn label in case bottom; remember clocks winds to the left. Height 27″ $700-$900

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Catalog Description: C.1886, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Lincoln V.P.”, 8-day, 2-weight mantel clock in walnut, and in good restored condition. The walnut case is attractively refinished and in nice crisp shape. The original painted dial has been touched up on both background and numerals; most of this repair has taken place in the lower half of the dial (it doesn’t look bad, however the touch up color is a little lighter than the rest). The door glass, hands, weights, and damascene pendulum are original; gong base, bezel and pend retain original nickel plating in good order. Height 27 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1886, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Lincoln V.P.” 8-day 2-weight shelf clock in walnut. This is a beautiful example in nice condition. Everything about this clock is excellent with original hands, damascene pendulum, and nickel weights. The outer dial is original and excellent; the center with logo is properly replaced. This example has a pediment top that was probably added at the time of purchase, as the finish is the same. It is easily removed with 2 screws for those purists who dislike it. Good looking clock. Height 28 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1886, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Lincoln V.P.” 8-day 2-weight shelf clock in oak, nicely restored. Everything about this clock is excellent with original hands, brass pendulum, and brass weights. This case has been professionally refinished to a golden oak finish; retains orig beat scale and all case hardware. Original dial with only a couple of minor flakes. Will complement any oak decor. Height 28 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1886, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Lincoln V.P.” 8-day 2-weigHeight shelf clock, in excellent original condition. Very few of these clocks were made in ash; it is very similar to oak in appearance, but usually a bit more mellow. This is one of those unusual Seth Thomas clocks in ash. The dial is excellent with original hands, pendulum and weights. The door glass is original. There is a nice blue label in the bottom of the case (with some losses). excellent damascene pendulum; mov’t clean and in running order. About the nicest Lincoln I have ever seen. Height 27″ $1,750-$2,250

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Catalog Description: C.1885, Seth Thomas “Lincoln, V.P.’, 2-weight, time and strike, as-found. This clock came from a barn in Rochester, NH. The repairman managed to get on new cord, but used a punch to close in the bushings. The oil has dried and the movement is sluggish. Replacement weights seem OK. The walnut case is sound and complete with old finish; orig dial shows wear and flakes around 4. Original damascene pendulum perfect. Careful restoration will produce a nice clock; height 27′

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Catalog Description: C.1896, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “LINCOLN”, 2-Weight, gong strike shelf clock in walnut. Condition: Excellent. If you are looking for a nice Lincoln, this could be the one; original finish, dial, weights and pendulum. The dial does have a fingernail flake at 5 and a couple of other small imperfections, but is extraordinary for a Seth Thomas. For additional information on this model, see Tran Ly’s book on Seth Thomas, 3rd Edition (2004), Volume 2, page 729. Height 27 inches

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