About the Seth Thomas “Regulator No. 60” Clock
The “Regulator No. 60” wall clock, manufactured by Seth Thomas around 1890, is a noteworthy addition to any collector’s inventory. This clock, crafted in oak, boasts an impressive height of 58 inches and features an eight-day weight-driven mechanism, similar to those used in the No. 16 and No. 19 Sweep Seconds regulators produced by Seth Thomas around 1886.
The clock’s case has been professionally refinished, while the dial is an aged paper artists rendering, carefully pasted over the original dial pan, giving it an authentic antique appearance. The pendulum, hands, and case hardware are original, with the exception of the center seconds hand that has been replaced, and the original center hand is taped inside. The weight, distinguished by a heavy knurled top and bottom, is wound out of sight in the provided photographs.
This Regulator No. 60 clock exhibits outstanding original condition, making it an appealing choice for discerning Seth Thomas collectors. One unique feature of this model is its paper dial, a characteristic shared by only a few Seth Thomas clocks. The movements in this particular piece bear the serial number 585, differing slightly from the one depicted in Seth Thomas Clocks by Tran du Ly (1996), which carries the serial number 481. A photograph of the movement can be found on page 139 of Ly’s reference book. With its distinctive design and exceptional condition, this Regulator No. 60 clock is a valuable addition to any Seth Thomas collection.
Auction Records and Price History
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C.1890, Seth Thomas, “Regulator No. 60” wall clock
in oak and in very good restored condition. The case has been professionally refinished, and the dial is an aged paper artists rendering, pasted over the original dial pan (looks antique). The pendulum, hands and case hardware are original, except for the center seconds had which has been replaced, and the original center hand is taped inside. The weight is an original with heavy knurled top and bottom; it is wound up out of view in the photo. For a picture of the movement, see Seth Thomas Clocks by Tran du Ly (1996), page 139. Height 58 “
Sold: $8,000 | Date: 4/21/2001 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Seth Thomas Clock Co., “REGULATOR No. 60”, in oak, 8-day weight driven, using the same heavy movement as installed in the No. 16 and No. 19 Sweep Seconds regulators, c.1886
there is minor wear to the paper dial, which has lost its gloss in some places due to setting the hands, now starting to darken in those areas, and one very small nick the brass pendulum bob. Otherwise this clock is in outstanding original condition, and sure to please the most discriminating Seth Thomas collector. This is one of the few Seth Thomas clock produced with a paper dial. Interestingly the movements in this model bear a serial number, this one 585; the one in Ly’s reference book is No. 481. Ht 58.5″
Sold: $48,300 | Date: 5/15/2010 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts