Seth Thomas Marble Clock
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Seth thomas marble clock. When a seth thomas clock stops it must be reset. As the longest established clock maker in the united states nearly 200 years seth thomas is recognized as one of the most respected brands of clocks in the world. The name seth thomas is symbolic of value and excellence of craft as a result of the variety of sophisticated styles it has produced since 1813. Seth thomas born 1785 was an amateur clockmaker who began his career in earnest when he moved to plymouth connecticut in 1807 and became an apprentice to renowned clockmaker eli terry.
1 328 antique seth thomas clocks. Founded in connecticut in 1813 the company produced a variety of large and small mechanical clocks throughout the 19th century. Antique seth thomas clocks price guide price guide seth thomas no. Clocks antique seth thomas clocks.
Color photos and descriptions the following is a list of most of the clock models produced by seth thomas. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Seth thomas mantel clocks originally displayed on fireplace mantels are shelf top timepieces. Seth thomas is one of the oldest american clock makers.
1932 the seth thomas division expanded its commercial line with items such as parking meters range timers and industrial devices. 1 wall regulator has a 12 inch painted metal d. Antique seth thomas clocks particularly wall clocks and mantel clocks are treasured by clock collectors and antiques lovers who value craft and sophistication. Manufactured timepieces from the late 18th century through the middle of the 20th century producing a number of unique styles through the years.
They also made clocks in iron cases finished in black enamel from 1892 to ca. Seth thomas adamantine clocks were clocks in wooden cases overlain with a celluloid veneer that made the cases look like cast iron onyx or marble. 1 wall regulator. Adamantine is a celluloid veneer glued to the wood case.
Thomas great grandson of the original founder of the seth thomas clock company was the first chairman of the board of general time corporation until his death in 1932. Seth thomas is well known for their adamantine black mantel clocks which were made starting in 1882. Seth thomas s eclipse clocks sported walnut cases with a distinctive five ball crown and a glass door decorated with gold leaf. There are several techniques you can use to identify a seth thomas clock from the unique date stamp to the trademark symbol.