About the Seth Thomas “Calendar No. 3” Clock
Title: Seth Thomas Calendar No. 3 Clock Model Overview
The Seth Thomas Calendar No. 3 is a mantel clock model, renowned for its intricate design and practical functionality. Produced between the late 19th to early 20th century, this timepiece falls within the era of Seth Thomas’s most prolific production periods.
The typical case materials used for the Calendar No. 3 are walnut or mahogany, with brass accents on the dial and movements. The design features a rectangular case, adorned with intricate wood carvings that exhibit exceptional craftsmanship and elegance.
What sets the Seth Thomas Calendar No. 3 apart as a collectible piece is its unique combination of a calendar feature with a striking eight-day movement, making it both a practical household item and an attractive addition to any antique clock collection. Notable features include the dial displaying the date in Arabic numerals alongside the hours and minutes, as well as the distinctive bell chime that strikes every hour on the hour.
Collectors prize this model for its rarity compared to other Seth Thomas clocks, making it an exciting find for those seeking an unusual and historically significant piece. As with all antiques, condition plays a crucial role in determining its value, but collectors can expect to encounter higher prices for well-preserved examples of the Calendar No. 3 due to its limited availability and desirable design elements.
Auction Records and Price History
The following 8 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Seth Thomas “Calendar No. 3” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
Seth Thomas “Calendar No. 3” Shelf Clock
8 day T & S; marked “Seth Thomas” painted metal upper dial; marked “Patented” painted metal lower dial; has pendulum; walnut veneer case. Not tested. 26 3/4″ T
Sold: $70 | Date: Feb 01, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris
Seth Thomas “No. 3” Shelf Calendar Clock
In a walnut case with an 8 day T&S movement; an unmarked metal upper dial; a metal bottom dial signed “Manufactured by Plymouth Hollow Ct.” Not tested. (Unable to get the door unlocked.) 27″ Tall
Sold: $425 | Date: Feb 01, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris
Seth Thomas “Parlor Calendar No. 3” Clock
In a walnut veneered case with an 8 day spring strike movement; a painted metal upper dial marked “Seth Thomas” and a painted metal lower dial marked “Patented”. (The clock is not running at this time.) 27″ Tall
Sold: $500 | Date: Feb 01, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris
Seth Thomas “No. 3” Shelf Calendar Clock
In a walnut case with an 8 day T&S movement; an unmarked metal upper dial; a metal bottom dial marked “Patented Feb. 15, 1876″ and as good interior label. The clock is running at this time. 26 3/4” Tall
Sold: $600 | Date: Feb 01, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris
Seth Thomas Parlor Calendar Clock No. 3
with 2 – 7″ dials; in a rosewood veneer case; spring wound, strike is on a cup bell. The spring winds okay; there is no pendulum to check actual running condition. 26 3/4″
Sold: $350 | Date: Feb 18th, 2012 | Source: Tom Harris Auctions
Seth Thomas Parlor Calendar Clock #3
(Restored; rollers bad; minor veneer chips.) 27″
Sold: $375 | Date: Feb 18th, 2012 | Source: Tom Harris Auctions
Seth Thomas Rosewood “Calendar #3” Clock
has pendulum; double dial; top one marked Seth Thomas on a painted metal dial; good interior label on the door. Running and striking at this time. (Dials may have been replaced.) 26 1/2″
Sold: $425 | Date: Feb 18th, 2012 | Source: Tom Harris Auctions
Seth Thomas shelf double dial calendar clock “No. 3”, ca. 1863.
Walnut veneer case, 27 inches high, seems to have been refinished long time ago. Good old glasses, label inside back and inside door. 8 inches dials, upper restored properly, lower dial some flaking as with most all Seth Thomas dials. Calendar paper rolls replaced. 8-day movement strikes wire gong; still retains original Geneva locks, repair to wire striking hammer, running. Clock shows well. Ly- Calendar No. 630.
Sold: $951 | Date: January, 2005 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks