About the Seth Thomas “Office Calendar No. 13” Clock
The Seth Thomas “Office Calendar No. 13” clock, manufactured around 1890, is a striking example of the craftsmanship and innovation embodied by the Seth Thomas Clock Company. This model features an oak or walnut case, standing at a height of 49 inches, with intricate carved designs and small button ornaments.
The clock boasts two dials, original hands, and both time-only and perpetual calendar movements, driven by iron weights. Notably, some examples have undergone professional restoration, while others retain their original finish with minor imperfections such as light crust on the wood or tiny paint flakes on the dials.
The clock’s unique feature is its nickel-plated bezels and damascene pendulum, adding an extra touch of elegance to this impressive timepiece. While the rarity of this model varies, it is considered a valuable addition to any collection due to its historical significance and fine craftsmanship.
Auction Records and Price History
The following 9 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Seth Thomas “Office Calendar No. 13” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
C.1890, Seth Thomas, OFFICE CALENDAR No. 13, in excellent
restored condition. The walnut case has been professionally refinished. There is one minor chip in the top left return molding. Rest of clock is original and excellent, including rollers, dials, hands and weights. Clean and running. Nickel plated bezels and damascene pendulum. A great looking clock. Height 49 inches
Sold: $5,250 | Date: 10/1/2001 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1890, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Office Calendar No. 13” in oak, 8-day weight driven double dial perpetual calendar.
Condition: the case has been attractively refinished to a golden color. The original dials are a bit buckled and second hand will need shaft extended to avoid rubbing. Roller covers are dark with fading, but original. Retains original pendulum, iron weight and case hardware. Mov’t recently cleaned and re-cabled. Height 49 inches
Sold: $0 | Date: 11-08-2008 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Office Calendar No. 13”, ca 1892.
This model is very rare and hardly comes up for sale. We saw where one sold at a live auction recently for $18,000. This fine looking oak case is 49″ high, has the original finish with a light crust on the wood. The case is near perfect. We found one tiny wood flake on the tail, otherwise the case is as nice as you would want. The door lock and other case hardware, the two dials, hands, and other parts are all original. There are some tiny paint flakes on the two dials, the calendar roller papers are original, same with the weight, beat scale, pendulum, stick, and the brass pulley. The 8 day movement and calendar movement are correct and operating properly. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 101.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: 7/31/2010 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Office Calendar No. 13”.
This is a relative new clock and an exact copy of the original Seth Thomas No. 13. It was made of solid oak, a very heavy clock that weighs about 50 pounds. It is 49″ high and 19″ wide, has nice carved designs, and small button ornaments, all identical to the original. The brass 8 day time only movement is near identical to an original, and powered by a single brass weight. The calendar movement is almost identical, is perpetual, and changes on leap years like the original ST clocks. Painted metal dial pans, hands, beat scale, pendulum bob, are all near identical to an original No. 13 calendar clock. We had the movements serviced and fine tuned to make sure they would be operating properly when you receive it. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 256-257.
Sold: $575 | Date: 7/31/2010 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
C.1890, Seth Thomas Clock Co., “Office Calendar No. 13”, double dial, perpetual calendar, eight day weight driven, with restorations.
Condition: this clock has been professionally cleaned, the nicely grained oak case refinished and the dials repainted by the Dial House. Clock is in good running order, the calendar tripping properly for short months and leap year [this year]. Rollers are original. For reference, see Ly’s 3rd Edition on Seth Thomas clocks, page 101. We sold an unrestored clock of this model in the last auction for $17,600. This clock will bring somewhat less. Original “Do not oil calendar parts” label inside. Height 49 inches
Sold: $4,750 | Date: April, 2008 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “Office Calendar No. 13” hanging clock with a weight driven, 8 day, timepiece movement and an R. T. Andrews patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a solid oak case.
The case is in excellent condition with a near perfect original finish. The original painted time dial is in very good condition with one small area of inpainting between 5 and 6. The original painted calendar dial may have had some restoration but is in excellent condition. The hands are original. The movement is not signed. The door glass is original. The calendar drum labels are original and darkened with age. The weight is period and may be original to the clock but has been modified, possibly to fix a broken weight hook. This is a scarce model among the Seth Thomas Office Calendar clock line and is in excellent condition.
Sold: $2200 | Date: May 19, 2018 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Company, Thomaston, Conn., “Office Calendar No. 13” wall clock, 8 days, time and perpetual calendar, weight driven movement in a walnut case with painted metal dials and nickel plated brass pendulum bob, c1892
the case retains its excellent original finish and is in great condition. Both dials have been professionally repainted. The pendulum bob is nicely damascened. This is a fine example. Details on this model can be found in Tran Lys book titled “Calendar Clocks”, and also in all editions of his books on Seth Thomas; movements are illustrated. This model uses the same case as the “Regulator No. 30″ Ht 49”
Sold: $6,000 | Date: October 26, 2013 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Office Calendar No. 13 (reproduction) with a weight driven 8 day timepiece movement with maintaining power and a perpetual calendar mechanism (R. T. Andrews style) in an oak case.
The oak case is in excellent condition with one small dent on the lower right side of the case. Parts of the case such as the backboard and sides are oak veneer while some of the other parts are solid oak. The pendulum bob is damaskeened.
Sold: $450 | Date: October 27, 2018 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “Office Calendar No. 13” wall hanging clock with a weight driven 8 day timepiece movement, maintaining power and an R. T. Andrews patented perpetual calendar mechanism in an oak case.
The case has been refinished and is in excellent condition with one small area of veneer loss on the right hand side of the case. Both dials have been professionally repainted by The Dial House. The hands are original with the exception of the seconds bit which is correct in style but of a more recent origin. The door glass is original. The calendar drum labels are original and darkened with age.
Sold: $1900 | Date: October 27, 2018 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts