About the Seth Thomas “No. 8030” Clock
Introducing the Seth Thomas “No. 8030,” a striking mantel clock manufactured by Seth Thomas & Sons around 1874. This timepiece boasts a cast brass construction standing at approximately 15 inches high, adorned with an ornate classical case that retains its original French bronze finish, albeit with minor wear and a poor replacement rear door in some instances.
The Seth Thomas “No. 8030” is equipped with a round, bell-strike movement featuring an outside count wheel, signed by the manufacturer. The clock’s dial may show minor chips around the winding holes, and some clocks have been repainted in a dull bronze color. Notably, the dial is signed by various retailers such as Mitchell Vance & Co., adding to its historical significance.
The clock’s pendulum is correct and the timepiece runs strongly. The thick beveled glass remains in good condition across most examples. However, some clocks may feature mismatched replacement hands or spade hands that are slightly too large. Despite these minor imperfections, the Seth Thomas “No. 8030” remains a valuable addition to any clock collection due to its historical significance and distinctive design.
Auction Records and Price History
The following 5 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Seth Thomas “No. 8030” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
Seth Thomas & Sons metal clock, No. 8030. Case is 14 1/2 inches high and most probably was repainted at some time in a dull bronze color.
It has a French type movement, round, bell strike, outside count wheel, and signed by Seth Thomas. The porcelain dial is not the quality of the French dials as they were easily chipped around the winding arbors, although the chipping is very minor. Seth did use very heavy beveled glasses and fancy dial rings and bezels. The pendulum is correct and the clock is running strong. Clock’s complete and original. Ly-American No.866.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: January, 2002 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Seth Thomas & Sons, Thomaston, Conn., “No. 8030” cast brass 15 day time and strike, mantel clock, c1874
the ornate classical case retains its French bronze finish, but the rear door is a poor replacement. The white porcelain dial, signed by New York retailer Mitchell Vance & Co., has small chips around the winding holes. The hands are mismatched replacements that are a bit too big. The thick beveled glass is fine. The signed round French-style movement has count wheel and bell strike. Of note: although Mitchel Vance & Co. retailed some of these cast figural clocks, they actually performed all of the casting for S.T. Sons & Co models. Ht 15″
Sold: $140 | Date: May 4, 2013 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Sons & Co., New York, “No. 8030” French bronze cast metal 15 day time and strike mantel clock, c1874
the heavy classical figural case retains it original bronze finish with minor wear. The signed porcelain dial has winding hole chips; the extra thick beveled glass is fine; the round movement has count wheel and bell striking every half hour. The spade hands are a bit too large. Ht 15″
Sold: $140 | Date: October 26, 2013 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Clock and clock case- 2 (Two): Seth Thomas Sons “No. 8030” cast metal 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock, dial signed “Mitchell Vance, NY”, c1874; and Delft blue and white architectural clock case
the large unsigned porcelain case is unusual but has a few large cracks on the side and back (front view okay), ht 183/4″ The ornate Seth Thomas case with “verde antique” (?) finish has an old dull patina but no losses or damage. Its signed white porcelain dial has chips around one winding hole, and the hour hand is incorrect. The 15-day count wheel movement is signed. Ht 15″
Sold: $130 | Date: October 26, 2014 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas and Sons, Thomaston, Conn., “No. 8030” cast metal figural case with French bronze finish, 15 day time and strike mantel clock, c1874
this fancy heavy case is in very good condition with just a few small areas of tarnish and scratches. The porcelain dial, signed MItchell Vance and Co., N.Y., has a few hairlines and small chips. The black rear door is from another ST mantel clock. Note: Mitchell, Vance and Co. suppled the cast metal cases for these clocks. Ht 15″
Sold: $500 | Date: October 28, 2012 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts