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  • Antique Seth Thomas “Empire No. 300” Model Clock

    Antique Seth Thomas

    Catalog Description: C.1917, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Empire No. 300″ 8-day time/strike crystal regulator, in clean condition, running and striking. The silvered dial has some scratches, and the repairman has installed the brass bezel upside down. The beveled glass panels are perfect. The pendulum is an old replacement and bottom 2 nuts are incorrect. Uses ST No.48, round movement with rack strike. Height 9 1/2”

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  • Antique Seth Thomas “Empire No. 25” Model Clock

    Antique Seth Thomas

    Catalog Description: Seth Thomas crystal regulator, “Empire No. 25”, ca 1909, also known as the “Rough Rider” clock. 8 day, strikes cathedral gong on half hours, runs very well. Really nice porcelain dial with painted garland of flowers, bright gold gilt dial ring, 4 beveled glasses, all perfect, and 4 full columns. Imitation 2 vial mercury pendulum. The original finish was Syrian Bronze, now very dark. I don’t think it has ever been cleaned. The Roughriders were formed in 1896 by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, using cowboys and college students. Ly-Seth Thomas No.296.

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  • Antique Seth Thomas “Empire No. 23” Model Clock

    Antique Seth Thomas

    Catalog Description: C.1909, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Empire No. 23”, 8-day time/strike crystal regulator. This clock is in pretty nice condition. The case has been well polished, but not lacquered, so has some discoloration. The porcelain dial is perfect. One side glass has a chip missing, but can be easily replaced. The rest of the beveled glasses are fine. The hands are original. The clock is signed “A Stowell and Co.” on the dial; ST would “brand” these dials for main street department stores. Height 11.50″ $350-$450

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  • Antique Seth Thomas “Empire No. 23” Model Clock

    Antique Seth Thomas

    Catalog Description: C.1909, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Empire No. 23″, 8-day time/strike crystal regulator in very good original, except for a missing dial grommet on the strike side. The beveled glass panels and the dial are perfect. Note cream colored dial with polychrome floral wreath decoration. The hands are original. The movement is properly signed, complete and sound. Height 11.50” $275-$375

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  • Antique Seth Thomas “Empire No. 23” Model Clock

    Antique Seth Thomas

    Catalog Description: C.1909 Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Empire No. 23”, 8-day time/strike crystal regulator. Condition: Original gilding remains on the case, but it is worn in a few places. The porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. One of beveled side glass panels has some chips on one edge, while the other three are perfect. The movement is signed. The movement has been professionally cleaned and the clock is in good running order. Height 11.5 inches

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  • Antique Seth Thomas “Empire No. 200” Model Clock

    Antique Seth Thomas

    Catalog Description: C.1917, Seth Thomas, EMPIRE No. 200 crystal regulator shelf clock in very good as-found condition. This clock is complete and sound, with original key but has been standing idle on a mantel for a long time. Uses ST no. 48 round movement with spring covers, an American effort to simulate the look of competing French merchandise. Porcelain dial and all 4 beveled glass are excellent. Height 9″

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  • Antique Seth Thomas “Empire No. 20” Model Clock

    Antique Seth Thomas

    Catalog Description: American Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Empire No. 20” Clock, Circa 1900 4 inches fancy enamel dial, 8-day, brass spring driven movement, base 8 inches, rich gold finish with a fine pattern, originally cost $61.00 when new, very good condition with some wear. Height 14 inches

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  • Antique Seth Thomas “Empire No. 2” Model Clock

    Antique Seth Thomas

    Catalog Description: C.1904, Seth Thomas Clock Co., EMPIRE No. 2, brass and glass crystal regulator, 8- day with cathedral gong strike. Condition: Overall very good original condition. The case has been polished regularly and the original gold finish is absent. The base of the clock was cast out of red brass, which now gives the case a tu-tone look. (pink+yellow) The signed porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. This was an expensive clock in 1904, selling for $30, about the same price as a French import. For reference, see Tran Ly’s 3rd edition Seth Thomas book, page 236, fig 713. Ly current price = $550. Height 11.85 inches [30cm]

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  • Antique Seth Thomas “Empire No. 19” Model Clock

    Antique Seth Thomas

    Catalog Description: C.1913, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Empire No. 19″ , 8-day time and gong strike crystal regulator mantel clock. Condition: Cast metal case in nice condition with remains of some of the original gold finish under an old layer of gold paint. Back door beveled glass panel has a chip in one corner. The other three panels are fine. Original porcelain dial has fancy polychrome decorations, and is perfect. The hands are original. Movement is properly signed. Ht 15.5” [39.3 cm]

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  • Antique Seth Thomas “Empire No. 17” Model Clock

    Antique Seth Thomas

    Catalog Description: C.1913, Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, CT, EMPIRE No. 17, crystal regulator, with 4 panes of heavy beveled glass and faux mercury pendulum. Condition: this clock came out of a home in Springfield, and the maid must have polished it every day, as the gilding is totally gone from the case, and it has turned dark brown. The porcelain dial and pendulum are nice. Movement ticks and strikes, but is dirty and will require cleaning before regular operation. Porcelain dial has a single horizontal hairline crack from 7 to 3. For additional information on this model, see Tran Ly’s book on Seth Thomas and Movements, 3rd edition, Volume 1, page 242. Height 17 inches

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