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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas and Sons, statue clock, “Inspiration”, ca between 1853-1875 when all their metal clocks were made. The metal castings were done by a New York company and the movements made in Connecticut. It is generally said that the movements were the best made in Conn. during the 1800’s but not as good as the French movements they copied. The castings on this clock are from an alloy, not bronze, and then covered with a gilt. This particular clock has been completely restored by Bruce Baziluk in a Syrian Bronze color. The 8 day movement has an outside count wheel and strikes a standing gong. The case is 21″ high and 21″ wide. This is an uncommon and rare model, and is not shown in Ly’s books with the other Seth Thomas and Sons clocks.

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas and Sons, statue clock, “Inspiration”, ca 1853- 1875. Made in the USA the movements were copied from the French, the castings were done in New York and covered with gilt. Bruce Baziluk restored this clock in a Syrian Bronze color and the base to the original black. The movement is 8 day, round with and outside count wheel just like the French, and strikes a standing gong on the half hours and hours. One-piece porcelain dial and the French sash and beveled glass, are perfect, as is the entire clock. The case is 21 inches high, 21 inches wide. This is a very hard to find model and one of four or five large statue clocks that the collectors always ask about. Ly-Seth Thomas No. 894.

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas shelf clock, four columns, called “Indiana” and “New York” by different collectors. I have had a half dozen over the years; this may be the best I have seen. It is unrestored and all original. Full paper label, “Seth Thomas, Plymouth Hollow, Conn”, which dates it pre 1865. The painted zinc dial, both glasses, and the mahogany veneer case, are all original. Some veneer repairs, but overall a nice case. Four turned columns. The only thing not original are the two wafer weights. I know Seth Thomas made quite a few of this model, yet I have not seen it pictured in their trade catalogs.

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Catalog Description: C.1874, Seth Thomas’ Sons and Co, NY, No. 8023, Huntress figural mantel clock. Condition: this clock was a last minute addition from a house in Reading, Mass, and is original and complete in every way; only small losses to finish here and there. For reference, see Tran Ly’s part 2 of his 3rd and latest edition of Seth Thomas Clocks and Movements, page 1050. Note the pattern changed in 1874, with the addition of the deer with antlers on the center of the base. Seth Thomas offered the clock in 3 finishes, French Bronze, Verde Antique, or Light Verde, of which this one is the first. Note the bow and arrow are shipped loose and laid in her hands, so be careful NOT to lose these, the original ones. Height 20 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1909, Seth Thomas “Hotel”, 8-Day Time & Strike shelf clock in oak and in very good original condition. There are some minor nicks and scrapes to the case and top returns have separated a little in time. However, it retains original dial in SUPER condition, original hands, pend and case hardware as well. The oak is an attractive light caramel color and the original finish is nice with a few blemishes. This model has fancy embossed/carved panels on the sides. Movement is clean, complete and sound. For details on this clock see Tran Duy Ly’s book on Seth Thomas, 1996, page 278. Sure to please any Seth Thomas collector. Height 15 inches

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Catalog Description: C.1900, Seth Thomas, HOTEL, Mahogany cased front desk clock, 8-day, time and strike. Condition: the dial has been papered over, otherwise this clock is in excellent original condition, with super original finish on the case, original hands, pendulum and case hardware. It really looks as nice as the foto, including the fancy carved sides. The last of this model we sold was lot 520, in the May 2004 auction, and its hammer price was $2500. The clock sold in 1900 for $16. Dial = 8″, height 18″

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Catalog Description: C.1890, Seth Thomas “HOTEL” minder clock, oak cased, 8-day. Condition: This clock is in very good original condition, with only minor scrapes and minor loss of nails on the front. This clock could remind the hotel clerk for up to 84 rooms. There are a couple of dozen brass tokens with the room number stamped in. The 12 hour day is marked every fifteen minutes in the lower section. The clerk puts the room token on the desired time for that room. When that time arrives he can give the tokes to a bell man for wake up calls. In the foto, room 59 token is on 7:30 minder post. This clock allegedly came from NH Lancaster House, and a newspaper clipping supporting that idea is included with the clock. Small crack in glass in lower section. Height 37 inches

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas ships bell, “Helmsman”, ca 1936. Clock and base both have a label that calls them “Helmsman”. Cabinet is mahogany with a brass base, ship’s wheel circle and spokes, sash, and body of the case. The clock is 10.5 inches wide, 9 inches high. Fitted with 8 day fine lever movement, striking ships bell on half hours. Excellent 4 inch silver dial, marked for 12 and 24 hours. Running and striking properly. Ly-Seth Thomas #1445.

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas “Helmsman”, 8 day Ship’s Bell Strike, ca 1936. Ships wheel circles and cabinet are mahogany with front of diagonally matched mahogany veneer. The case is 13.5 inches wide, 8.25 inches high. Wheel spokes, sash, and feet are in polished gold plate. Silver dial with painted numerals is near perfect. Hands are correct, entire case is original and near perfect. Fitted with 8 day fine lever, 7-jeweled movement No. 115. Strikes the ship’s bells. Ly-Seth Thomas, 1996 Edition, No. 1445.

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Catalog Description: Seth Thomas rare mantle clock, “Hecla”, ca 1884. This unusual clock with its twin, “Atlas”, uses a movement that strikes quarter hours on two cup bells (Bim Bam), and hours on a Cathedral Gong.22.5 inches high case is made of walnut, some burl used, full turned columns with deep carving-etchings, same on the base and top. Carvings also used on the top. The clock has been used, not placed on the living room mantle just for show. It has not been abused but does have nicks and slivers on the base and top. You only see them on close inspection. There are many good points; great original glass, very nice nickel bob and gong stand, original dial-not repainted, most of the black label below the pendulum, and the 8 day spring movement is running and striking. Factor stamp on the back of the case, “4881K”, meaning it was made November 1884. Ly-Seth Thomas No. 1006.

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