About the Seth Thomas “Nashville” Clock
Introducing the Seth Thomas “Nashville” clock, a notable piece from the esteemed City Series, manufactured around 1879 by the Seth Thomas Clock Company. This early iteration of the popular series showcases a one-day bell strike movement that operates smoothly. The clock features an unusual nickel pendulum with a matching rod and bell, and a black label within its near-perfect walnut case.
The dial is painted zinc, displaying signs of wear but retaining its originality, including the 1878 patent date. The hands and pendulum are also original components of this 100% authentic clock, ready to grace any mantle. The Seth Thomas “Nashville” stands at approximately 16 inches in height.
Another variant of this model boasts a refinished walnut case in clean condition, with an original dial displaying wear but still preserving the 1878 patent date. This version features an 8-day movement that strikes a nickel bell and sports a nickel plated pendulum with an embossed ST logo. The label is worn from the base, and the clock stands at 16 inches in height.
Both versions of the Seth Thomas “Nashville” are original, never cleaned or refinished, and showcase unique features such as a third hole drilled in the dial board for pendulum visibility and a star pendulum with a Fleur de Le design, which was exclusive to the Nashville, New Orleans, and Fashion No. 3 models.
Auction Records and Price History
The following 6 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Seth Thomas “Nashville” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
Seth Thomas Clock Co. parlor clock, one of the City Series, “Nashville”, ca 1879.
This is one of the earliest of this poplar series of clocks. One day, bell strike movement, runs like a charm. Unusual signed nickel pendulum, with a nickel pendulum rod and bell. There is a black label on the inside, near perfect walnut case. Painted zinc dial. Clock is 100% original and ready to sit on the mantle. Ly-Seth Thomas No.210.
Sold: $335 | Date: 1/1/2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
C.1879, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Nashville” 30-hour time/strike City Series mantel clock.
Condition: Refinished walnut case in clean condition. Original dial is worn in places, but still very good for a Seth Thomas, and with original 1878 patent date intact. Hands and pendulum are original. Nickel plated pendulum with embossed ST logo in the center. Movement is properly signed. Height 16 inches [40.64 cm]
Sold: $125 | Date: 4/22/2007 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas “Nashville”, ca 1879, one of the City Series.
8 day, strikes a nickel bell. Good ST nickel pendulum with bronze attachment that says, “STC Co”. This clock has an added feature that ST overlooked in the design process; a third hole was drilled in the dial board so you can see to hook the pendulum. What an innovation. The label is all but worn from the base.16 inch walnut veneer case, probably never cleaned, very good veneer except a couple of small slivers off the base. Ly-Seth Thomas No.210.
Sold: $225 | Date: January, 2002 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Seth Thomas, “Nashville”, ca 1879. One of the earliest of the City Series line.
You may note that the star pendulum with the Fleur de Le is,was only shown in the Seth Thomas catalogs with the Fashion No. 3, New Orleans, and Nashville models. This clock is 100% original, never cleaned or refinished. It still has the old dial, label, pendulum, glass, and the nickel accessories. 8 day movement strikes a nickel bell. 16 inch walnut case is very nice and the clock is running. Ly-Seth Thomas No.210.
Sold: $485 | Date: January, 2002 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Seth Thomas “Nashville”, ca 1879, another of their early City Series clocks.
The simple style case was poplar at that time. It was made of dark walnut with great graining. This case is all original, not cleaned or refinished, and has nickel accessories. Black label inside, nickel bell, dial rings, and pendulum. We “experts” say that the only Seth Thomas clocks with a star pendulum were the Nashville, New Orleans, and Fashion No. 3. We say that because those three were the only ones pictured in the trade catalogs with a star pendulum. This clock has the A movement, number “4 7/8”, 8 day, striking the bell on each hour. Ly-Seth Thomas No. 210.
Sold: $385 | Date: July, 2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Seth Thomas Clock Co., NASHVILLE, rosewood mantel clock, from the City Series, 8-day, time and bell strike. C.1880.
the case finish and veneer are original and excellent, with nice crazed patina. The original label has wear from tossing the key into the case after winding. The original painted dial was varnished over at some time, and that finish with scratches and wear. Original star pendulum with top trim. Running. Height 16 inches
Sold: $127 | Date: November 6, 2009 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts