About the Seth Thomas “Calendar No. 5” Clock
The Seth Thomas “Calendar No. 5” Walnut Double Dial Calendar Shelf Clock, produced by both the American Fashion Calendar Clock Co. and Seth Thomas around 1895, is a noteworthy piece in the realm of antique timepieces. This clock features an upper dial with an original painted sunken seconds bit and nickel plated brass bezel, along with a lower dial replaced with a paper dial and nickel plated bezel. The 8-day movement is brass, manufactured by Seth Thomas for the Fashion Calendar Clock Co., and includes a perpetual calendar.
The clock stands at a height of 32 inches and boasts a long damascene decorated pendulum. Although the top is loose and the case requires minor restoration with finials and glass replaced, the overall condition is good. The case has been refinished, but could benefit from further work to restore its original beauty.
Another example of this model, the Seth Thomas Parlor Calendar No. 5, was produced around 1885 in walnut. This version also features an 8-day time and strike movement with a double dial perpetual calendar. The clock stands at a height of 20 inches.
For more detailed information on this model, one can refer to Tran Duy Ly’s book titled Calendar Clocks (1997), pages 260-61, where the movement is also illustrated.
Auction Records and Price History
The following 2 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Seth Thomas “Calendar No. 5” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
American Fashion Calendar Clock Co. and Seth Thomas “Calendar No. 5” Walnut Double Dial Calendar Shelf Clock,
Circa 1895 8 inches upper dial original painted with sunken seconds bit and nickel plated brass bezel, lower dial replaced paper with nickel plated bezel, 8-day, brass movement with perpetual calendar, this model fashion calendar clock is one of the better ones, as it has a long damascene decorated pendulum, the movements for these clocks were manufactured by Seth Thomas for the Fashion Calendar Clock Co., top is loose, case needs a little help, finials replaced, glass replaced with old glass, otherwise nice, case refinished and should be redone to bring out its former beauty. Height 32 inches
Sold: $1,500 | Date: February 18, 2004 | Source: Mark of Time
C.1885, Seth Thomas, Parlor Calendar No. 5, in walnut, 8-day, time and strike, double dial perpetual calendar.
Condition: the case has been nicely refinished and the movements professionally cleaned. The time dial has had some touch up of the numerals in the 5 t0 8 area and could be improved. Dials are original, as are hands and calendar rollers. For details on this model, see Tran Duy Ly’s book titled Calendar Clocks, (1997), pages 260-61, where the movement is also illustrated. Height 20 inches
Sold: $600 | Date: May 6th, 2006 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts