About the Seth Thomas “Office Calendar No. 2” Clock
Title: Seth Thomas “Office Calendar No. 2” Clock Model
The Seth Thomas “Office Calendar No. 2” is a distinctive and functional mantel clock that boasts both practicality and elegance. This model, produced primarily during the early 20th century, falls within the transitional period between the Victorian and Modern eras, making it an appealing choice for collectors interested in chronological transitions.
The “Office Calendar No. 2” is characterized by its sturdy wooden case, often crafted from mahogany or walnut, giving it a rich, luxurious appearance. The design features a large calendar dial on the face, along with traditional hour and minute hands. A unique feature of this model is the additional small dial for the month displayed at the top of the clock.
What makes the Seth Thomas “Office Calendar No. 2” particularly collectible is its combination of practicality as a calendar clock and the quality craftsmanship synonymous with the Seth Thomas Clock Company. The large, easy-to-read calendar dial, along with the attractive case design, makes it an appealing addition to any antique clock collection.
Notable features of the “Office Calendar No. 2” include its intricate woodworking details and the brass or nickel-plated movement, which ensures accurate timekeeping. The clock’s size, typically around 18 inches tall, makes it suitable for both mantel and tabletop displays in a home or office setting.
In summary, the Seth Thomas “Office Calendar No. 2” is an appealing antique clock model for collectors due to its practicality, attractive design, and historical significance as a transitional piece from the Victorian to Modern era. Its sturdy wooden case, brass movement, and unique calendar dial make it a valuable addition to any
Auction Records and Price History
The following 7 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Seth Thomas “Office Calendar No. 2” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
C.1870, Seth Thomas, “OFFICE CALENDAR No. 2”, In rosewood , 8-day weight driven double dial perpetual calendar clock.
Condition: the case has been attractively refinished and the veneer on both bezels is still good. Although there are 2 old dials with the clock, the top is correct and the bottom is from an Office No. 1, and mounts in turned about 3 degrees to the right (day and month holes do not line up properly). This could be solved by re-mounting the dial into new holes (we used the original holes), or having the Dial House make a new lower dial. Otherwise it is a nice clock with original hands, weight, pendulum, door lock, etc. Height 42.5 inches
Sold: $1,100 | Date: 11-08-2008 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1875, Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn. Office Calendar No. 2.
This 8-day weight driven clock is veneered in Rosewood. The case suffers from veneer chips around the outer bezels and lower molding. There is some roughness on the base molding and some veneer lifting on the top molding. The case has its original glasses, dials, hands, weight and pendulum + excellent interior label. With some veneer work it could be a beautiful clock. Height 43″ $1000-1500
Sold: $900 | Date: 11/1/2000 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Plymouth Hollow, Conn. “Office Calendar No. 2” shelf clock with a weight driven 8 day, timepiece movement and a Mix Brothers patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a rosewood case.
The case veneer has numerous areas of loss or repair. The dials have been repainted. Paper day/month rolls appear original. The hands and cast iron weight are original. The label on the door back side is excellent. The door glasses are original.
Sold: $550 | Date: April 29, 2017 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1875, Seth Thomas, Office Calendar No. 2,
in generally good condition, with restorations. The walnut veneer case has been stripped and varnished, and needs more finishing. The dials have been professionally re-painted (smooth finish), with proper fonts and patent information. Also both sides of the case are lacking veneer and there are several veneer repairs to the cornice and top. Retains original label, weight, pendulum and rollers. Potential; runs. Height 42 1/2″
Sold: $1,200 | Date: April, 2002 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1880, Seth Thomas Office Calendar No. 2, as-found in fair condition, with modifications as described.
This clock lost its crown maybe 100 years ago and a very good cabinet maker made a new one apparently from a verbal description of what it should look like. He got the OG molding too tall and the angled top to tall, adding over 2″ to the factory height. Then someone cut out the calendar dial to show the pendulum swinging, and repainted both dials poorly. Both movements are original; one rod has come unattached from the calendar movement, but it is present. Original grid pendulum, bob and weight. Case partially stripped; rosewood veneer good except for minor losses; rollers original. A Major project, or these 2 movements will bolt in a Calendar-No.1 case if you have it. Height 44 1/2″
Sold: $400 | Date: April, 2002 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas “Office Calendar No. 2”, C. 1862, when calendar clocks were first offered.
They were introduced in their catalog of 1863. The full black label shows the Plymouth Hollow address as does the dial. I researched several of the early calendars clocks and none of the first movements were identical, which means to me they hadn’t settled on one movement in those formative years. This is a magnificient original rosewood case. Granted there are some corner nicks and a tiny bit of veneer chipped on the left side but I challenge anyone to show me a better, more original clock. I removed both 14″ square dial pans, (they are the original pans-repainted by Jim West, Houston) and the screw holes are tight. The screws couldn’t have been removed more than 2-3 times in 140 years. The case is 40.75″ high, all the catalogs say they are 42.5″?? This is a big clock, none of the catalog pictures do them justice. It is 8 day of course, 1 correct and original weight, time only. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 34-35. Note that our clock is much older than the No. 1 and No. 2 pictured. Another reference is Millers “Calendar Clocks”, pages 10-11.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: July, 2004 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
C.1875 Seth Thomas Clock Co., ÒOffice Calendar No. 2Ó, 8-day time/calendar shelf timepiece.
Condition: Rosewood veneered case is in generally good condition with veneer losses on the base, top corners and bezels, and some lifting and bubbling. Both dials have been repainted. Upper dial looks more recent, while the bottom has poor repairs to its renewed flaking. Hands are original. Weight is a replacement. Great label inside the case, and nice original rollers. Height 42.5 inches
Sold: $500 | Date: October 31, 2004 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts