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Sold on eBay Jul 10, 2022
Royal Vienna Austria Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mounted Dome Form Clock c. 1890
Underside with beehive mark. Back glass panel of clock with inner wall with sliver chip. Wear to top base from top decoration thing. We make a best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report.
Sold on eBay February 7th, 2024
Chelsea Clock Tiffany &Co. Red brass Beehive Case. Antique Circa 1919
eBay Antique Chelsea Beehive Mantel Clock retailed by Tiffany &Co. Circa 1919. Comes with a Chelsea Certificate of Origin verifying the serial number and that it was sold to Tiffany & Co. The clock stands 10.5" tall (with feet attached) The clock's base is 7" wide x 4" deep (feet not included in measurement). Clock has a 4-1/2 inch bezel. What is awesome about this clock is that it has a standard chime, striking once on the half hour and the correct number of times on the hour. It has a deep chime that resonates nicely. From my experience it is rare to find Chelsea clocks with a standard chime. The serial number of the clock is 129721 and was made in 1919 (104 years old). The clock has a red brass beehive case. The bezel and feet are in yellow brass which contrast beautifully against the red brass. The brass was professionally restored (polished and clear coated). There are a couple of small dimples in the brass on the front of the case near the base, and a ding on the backside of the case on the right side near the top. The movement was professionally over hauled and the dial re-silvered. The glass was replaced with a piece cut from new old stock. Clock runs great, looks great and sounds beautifully. The posted photographs are an important part of the physical description, closely view all of them using the zoom feature, so you may judge for yourself the condition, quality and age of the clock. No returns. Shipping listed is for the lower 48 states, all other areas may require additional postage paid by the buyer. Ships well wrapped, double boxed, insured, and with a signature required on delivery. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Sep 23, 2021
Rare antique Seth Thomas 8 Bell Sonora Chime Beehive Clock Restoration Repair
Rare barn find clock in need of restoration, sold as is in need of wood restoration and movement cleaned. Has a smell to it. In as found condition please see photos. antique Seth Thomas 8 Bell Sonora Chime Clock Restoration Repair.
Sold on eBay July 31st, 2023
RARE MINATURE J. C. BROWN RIPPLE BEEHIVE
MAKE: J.C. BROWN (VERY RARE CLOCK)MODEL; MINATURE RIPPLE FRONT, BEEHIVE. DIAL: PAINTED MARKED J C BROWNMOVEMENT: MARKED J. C. BROWN, 30 HOUR TIME, AND STRIKE , WORKING PROPERLY. CASE IS IN VERY GOOD MARING THE BEAUTY OF THIS APPROX 1850 CLOCK.15 1/2INCHES TALL, 9 INCHES WIDE, 3 1/2 INCHES GURANTEED OR PURCHASE PRICE REFUNDED SHIPPING IN LOWER 48 STATES $50 INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Dec 25, 2021
Antique E. C. Brewster Remote Fusee Beehive Frosted Glass 8-Day Clock Runs 1840s
The dial is original and made out of iron, signed, and does not appear to be repainted. I did wind the clock and it does run and strike. However, I do not know the service history. The key to the front door is missing and will need replacing.
Sold on eBay November 8th, 2023
RARE E. C. BREWSTER BEEHIVE FUSEE CLOCK
eBay MAKE: E. C. BREWESTER BEEHIVE FUSEEMODEL; BEEHIVE. ALL SEEMS TO BE ORIGINAL MOVEMENT: 8 DAY TIME AND STRIKE MOVEMENT WITH REMOTE FUSEES. WORKING PROPERLY. MOVEMENT IS MARKED NUMBER 5471. IT IS RUNNING AND STRIKING PROPERLY.DIAL: ORIGINAL WOODEN DIAL WITH CENTER SEE THROUGH. GLASS: BOTTOM IS CORRECT ETCHED GLASS. COMES WITH DOOR KEY AND WINDING KEYCASE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. 19 INCHES TALL, 10 1/2 INCHES WIDE, 4 1/4 INCHES THICK.NOTHING MARING THE BEAUTY OF THIS RARE, APPROX 1836 CLOCK SATISFACTION GURANTEED OR PURCHASE PRICE REFUNDED SHIPPING IN LOWER 48 STATES $60 00INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Nov 22, 2022
Royal Vienna Austria Hand Painted Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mounted Mantle Clock
A deep green ground with hand painted images of children to the sides. Four porcelain columns surrounding the floating clock face. Raised gilt foliate decoration. Underside with Royal Vienna beehive mark.
Sold on eBay December 3rd, 2023
Seth Thomas "Giant" Beehive Gothic Sonora Chime No.16 Mantle Clock
eBay Seth Thomas "Giant" Beehive Gothic Sonora Chime No.16 Mantle Clock Seth Thomas "Giant" Beehive Gothic Sonora Chime No.16 Mantle Clock Description This clock was manufactured by The Seth Thomas Clock Company of Thomaston, Connecticut. This is a Giant Sonora Chime. It measures 18" high, 12" wide and weighs 18lbs. The case is a beautiful walnut and is in excellent condition. 7.5" metal dial with black Arabic numerals, Seth Thomas Spade hands, and with Seth Thomas Sonora Chime and Made in the U.S.A. stamped on it. There are 3 winding holes and a time adjuster under the hands. Beveled glass and a brass bezel. There is a silent feature on the right side of the clock, which you can turn the chimes off. #89n movement which powers the timekeeping, and a 90a movement which powers the Sonora Chimes and has a Seth Thomas pendulum. Both movements have been completely cleaned and overhauled and the clock is being sold in guaranteed running condition. Please see video below images for demonstration of the chime sound. Sonora Chimes was created by the Sonora Chime Company in New York. In 1912 Seth Thomas purchased the rights to them, did a little modifications to fit clocks, and started making them. This clock despite being big has a beautiful sound to it. The bells sit in a wooden "sound chamber" that makes the sound deeper ...click below images for the VIDEO*** Sonora chimes strikes on bells, some have up to 8 bells, this clock has 4. Every quarter hour Westminster plays on 4 Sonora bells, then on the hour it counts out on the 4th bell. Inside the back door is a repair sticker dated 2/22/57 in Los Angeles. Dimensions are Height 18", Width 12", Depth 8.5", and Weight 18 lbs. Circa 1900 Click images to enlarge Seth Thomas "Giant" Sonora Chime Video will open in a new windowUsing the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] Seth Thomas "Giant" Sonora Chime Movement view Video will open in a new windowUsing the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] About Us *The handling fee includes packing materials and insurance ATTENTION UNITED KINGDOM BUYERS: Buyers will be incur VAT and Handling fees on all shipments coming into the UK. VAT is value added tax, and the Royal mail is charging a handling fee to notify you there is a tax....there may be another fee if customs examines a package...We do not have control over these fees and cannot predict what they will be since they are being charged on your end from your government Movement has been cleaned and serviced with a 2 year warranty. The Time Wizard Clock Repair & Sales Owned and operated by Brian and Shanen Pendleton 40 Years Experience NAWCC Member # 43717 Since 1975 Get images thatmake Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva sListing Templates!THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter (Condition: Refurbished)
Sold on eBay June 11th, 2024
RARE RESTORED HERSCHEDE MODEL 10 ANTIQUE WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY CHIME CLOCK 1920
EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS, BOTH WITH THE ANTIQUE CLOCK PURCHASE, AS WELL AS MY LONG-TERM AVAILABILITY FOR ASSISTANCE AFTER THE PURCHASE, IS MY PLEDGE TO YOU. PART OF MY DNA IS THE LONG TERM AND CONTINUING PASSION FOR THE PROPER RESTORATION OF SELECTED ANTIQUE CLOCKS, PRIMARILY SETH THOMAS AND HERSCHEDE. EACH RESTORATION IS ACCOMPLISHED VIA BEST METHODS AND PRACTICES, ACQUIRED THROUGH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND TECHNIQUES ACQUIRED. THE CLOCKS THAT I SELECT FOR RESTORATION AND SUBSEQUENT RESALE REPRESENT SPECIFICALLY SELECTED MODELS, WHICH ARE BEST CANDIDATES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER, OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, WHO DESIRES TO OWN AN HIERLOOM ANTIQUE CLOCK, AS WELL AS TO ENJOY A TASTE OF ANTIQUE CLOCK AMERICANA. PURCHASES FROM ME ARE GENERALLY FOR PERSONAL USE AND ENJOYMENT, FOR COLLECTORS, OR FOR GIFTING TO SPECIAL FRIENDS, RELATIVES, OR ASSOCIATES. SINCERELY PRESENTED, STEVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA AN E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER CONTAINING 6 SOUND FILES IS ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE HERSCHEDE GRAND DORIC CANTERBURY WESTMINSTER CHIMES CLOCK NUMBER 10 – 1920 WITH PATTERN 2005 RIBBON MAHOGANY CABINET. Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAY FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION OF THE FINEST RESTORED ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCKS FOR THAT SPECIAL GIFT OCCASION FOR YOUR COLLECTION OR FOR ONE’S OWN ENJOYMENT IS THE RARE HERSCHEDE - 1920 CATHEDRAL CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 10EQUIPPED WITH THE PATTERN 2005 CABINET FEATURING BOTH THE WESTMINSTER AND CANTERBURY CHIME MELODIES DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THE HERSCHEDE 10 IS ABSOLUTELY THE FINEST TO BE FOUND, AND THE ONLY ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCK WITH BOTH CANTERBURY AND WESTMINSTER CHIMES. THE FRANK HERSCHEDE CLOCK COMPANY HAD EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO THE CANTERBURY CHIME MELODY, AND FEATURED THE CANTERBURY IN THEIR FABULOUS TALL CASE TUBULAR CHIME CLOCKS. HERSCHEDE ALSO PRODUCED CABINET CLOCKS WITH THE CANTERBURY, BUT NOT VERY MANY, SO WHENEVER I FIND ONE I ACQUIRE IT TO RESTORE. THEY ARE QUITE RARE. NOTE THAT THE CANTERBURY CHIMES UTILIZES SIX NOTES, THEREFORE SIX CHIME RODS RATHER THAN FOUR. IMPORTANT THIS HERSCHEDE 10 IS EQUIPPED WITH THE MOST RELIABLE PLATFORM BALANCE ASSEMBLY FOR TIME OPERATION AND REGULATION, WITHOUT PENDULUM REGULATION. ALSO NOTE THAT THE HERSCHEDE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 10 STRIKES THE HOUR ON A SPLENDID THREE NOTE CHORD AS OPPOSED TO ONLY A SINGLE NOTE. TAKE A LISTEN VIA THE E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER FILES AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. TURN UP YOUR VOLUME AND ENJOY THE MELODIES TO THE FULLEST. ON THE EXPANSIVE ENGRAVED SILVERED DIAL FACE ARE THREE WINDING HOLES, ONE EACH FOR CHIME - NEAR NUMERAL 4 - TIME - NEAR NUMERAL 6 - AND HOUR STRIKE - NEAR NUMERAL 8. THE QUARTER HOUR CHIME MELODY CAN BE SILENCED BY MOVING A LEVER NEAR NUMERAL 3. IN THE SILENT POSITION, ONLY THE HOUR COUNT WILL BE SOUNDED. THE SMALL HOLE ABOVE NUMERAL 12 PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE TIME ADJUSTMENT SLOW/FAST. THE CHIME MELODY - WESTMINSTER OR CANTERBURY - CAN BE SELECTED VIA TURNING A SHAFT NEAR NUMERAL 5. TAKE A LOOK AT THE DIAL FEATURES VIA HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTO 4. THIS IS A GRAND FULL SIZE CATHEDRAL BEEHIVE DORIC MAHOGANY CABINET CHIME CLOCK SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY - IDEAL FOR A SPECIAL GIFT, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 14” W X 13 1/2” H X 8” D. THE HERSCHEDE CHIME 10 - 1920 IS ONE OF THE FINEST ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCKS EVER MANUFACTURED AND THE SOLE CHOICE FOR A CHIME CLOCK EQUIPPED WITH BOTH WESTMINSTER AND CANTERBURY CHIMES! THE CLOCK’S SATIN PATINA OF DARK RIBBON MAHOGANY HIGHLIGHTS THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE WOOD ITSELF, AND COMPLEMENTS THE INTERESTING, CLASSIC AND DRAMATIC CASE DESIGNTHE MAHOGANY FINISH HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED AND RESTORED WITH MY OWN SPECIAL PROCESS – TIME CONSUMING, YES – BUT JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS LOVELY CASE WHEN COMPLETED. NOTE THE PREMIUM SIX INCH SILVERED DIAL CHAPTER RING WITH RAISED NUMERALS AND HERSCHEDE SIGNATURE HOUR AND MINUTE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVE THE HEAVY BEVELED FRONT DOOR DIAL GLASS. EVERYTHING ON AND IN THE HERSCHEDE INDICATES THE HIGHEST QUALITY. THIS TRULY IS A MOST RARE AND FINEST GRADE ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCK THAT IS WORTHY OF A VERY SPECIAL VIGNETTE IN THE HOME. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE OBSERVE THAT NEARLY HALF OF MY LISTING PHOTO PORTFOLIO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT THE MECHANICAL ASPECTS AND MOVEMENT RESTORATION OF THE CLOCK. YOU DESERVE, AND SHOULD EXPECT, A RESTORED ANTIQUE SETH OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. I STRIVE TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS RATHER THAN SIMPLY SELL YOU AN ANTIQUE CLOCK. THE EIGHT DAY HERSCHEDE WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY MOVEMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED AND RESTORED, INCLUDING: FULL DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, CLEANING, PIVOT POLISHING, BUSHING REPLACEMENTS, OTHER SERVICING PROCEDURES, REASSEMBLY, LUBRICATION, AND BENCH TESTING WITH BOTH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION THE HEAVY AND FINELY CONSTRUCTED HERSCHED MOVEMENT IS IN SUPERIOR RESTORED WORKING ORDER TO ASSURE LONG TERM RELIABILITY. THE HERSCHEDE MOVEMENT RESTORATION ALONE IS A $700 VALUE. THE MODEL 10 MOVEMENT IS A DESIGN WONDER AND QUITE WELL MADE. CORRESPONDINGLY THE FULL MOVEMENT RESTORATION TAKES ME OVER 20 HOURS TO COMPLETE. YOU CAN REST ASSURED THAT MY WORK MEETS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS. . WORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY – ALL OF MY ANTIQUE CLOCKS ARE FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. GREAT CARE IS TAKEN TO INSURE THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY, IS FULLY OPERATIONAL, MEETS OR EXCEEDS ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE SPECS, AND IS BENCH TESTED WHEN SHIPPED. MY SINCERE HOPE IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY. AS WITH ALL MECHANICAL CLOCK MOVEMENTS, SOME ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE NECESSARY WHEN SETTING UP AFTER SHIPMENT, AND THE CLOCK IS SOLD AS IS. ENJOY THE LISTING – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH, STEVE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES THE E COMMERCE PLAYER AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING CONTAINS A TOTAL OF SIX SOUND FILES OF THE HERSCHEDE CHIME 10 - 1920 IN OPERATION AS FOLLOWS: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION 2. PLATFORM BALANCE ASSEMBLY OPERATION SOUNDS, AT 18,000 BEATS PER HOUR, OF THE HERSCHEDE MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. 3. CANTERBURY CHIMES SEQUENCES AT 7:15 – 7:30 –7:45 - LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. 4. THE FULL 24 NOTE CANTERBURY MELODY AND HOUR COUNT AT 8:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY - AND AGAIN THE ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. 5. WESTMINSTER CHIMES SEQUENCES AT 7:15 – 7:30 –7:45 - LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. 6. THE FULL 16 NOTE WESTMINSTER MELODY AND HOUR COUNT AT 8:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY - AND AGAIN THE ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SOUND RECORDING: THE MICROPHONE IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE MOVEMENT FOR RECORDING PURPOSES, AND SOME NORMAL GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS WILL BE HEARD. THE OPERATION SOUNDS ARE NOT NOTICED AT TYPICAL LISTENING DISTANCES. NOTE: FOR A FULL AUDIO FIDELITY LISTENING EXPERIENCE, A QUALITY SOUND SYSTEM IS ADVISED, OR THE USE OF EAR PODS IF LISTENING WITH A SMART PHONE. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay December 13th, 2024
ANTIQUE ELI TERRY & SONS PILLAR & SCROLL WOODEN WORKS 30 HR MANTEL/SHELF CLOCK
ANTIQUE 8 DAY T/S WITH ALARM INGRAHAM MANTEL/SHELF CLOCKANTIQUE 8 DAY T/S ANSONIA "ANDES" MANTEL/SHELF CLOCK, oak, Turn of Century early 1900's, "Andes", carving & incising, original silver dial, replacement tablet, brass movement, 8 day T&S, 1/2 hour & hour strike, 1906, Ansonia Clock, Brooklyn, NY, 22"Hx14"Wx4 1/2"D Fully RestoredRARE ANTIQUE E. INGRHAM ARCH COLUMN NO. 1 WALNUT 8 DAY T/S MANTEL/SHELF CLOCK, rosewood, middle-late 1800's, Renaissance Revival, round Gothic beehive, replaced frosted diamond/X tablet, brass movement, 8 day T&S w/alarm, pendulum, key, c1880, E.N. Welch, Forestville, CT, 18"H x 11"W x 5"D Fully RestoredANTIQUE ELI TERRY & SONS PILLAR & SCROLL MANTEL/SHELF CLOCK, mahogany, early 1800's, Federal Period, old glass, old painted wooden dial, old tablet, old correct hands, pendulum & crank, good paper label, 30 hour Time & Strike, wooden works, c 1825, Eli Terry & Sons, Plymouth, CT, 31"H (with finials) x 16 1/2"W x 4"D (scroll neck repaired) Restored & RunningNOTE: THIS CLOCK WAS RUNNING PRIOR TO PACKING. NO GUARANTEE AFTER SHIPPING. IF THE CLOCK WILL NOT START AFTER UNPACKING & SETTING UP, CONTACT ME FOR ASSISTANCE OR GET ASSISTANCE FROM A PROFESSIONAL ANTIQUE CLOCK REPAIRER. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay November 7th, 2023
RARE MINATURE J. C. BROWN RIPPLE BEEHIVE
eBay MAKE: J.C. BROWN (VERY RARE CLOCK)MODEL; MINATURE RIPPLE FRONT, BEEHIVE. MOVEMENT: MARKED J. C. BROWN, 30 HOUR TIME, AND STRIKE , WORKING PROPERLY. CASE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, ONE EXCEPTION BAD PLACE ON RIGHT SIDE AS SEEN IN PICTURE.NOTHING MARING THE BEAUTY OF THIS APPROX 1850 CLOCK.15 1/2INCHES TALL, 9 INCHES WIDE, 3 1/2 INCHES GURANTEED OR PURCHASE PRICE REFUNDED SHIPPING IN LOWER 48 STATES $50 INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Nov 27, 2022
RARE Huge Antique Chelsea Clock Co. Boston Heavy Brass "BEEHIVE" Clock Repair
Notes: Up for sale is a rare very large and heavy brass Chelsea Clock co. Boston Mantle clock. The clock weighs about 45-50 lbs.
Sold on eBay September 4th, 2023
SETH THOMAS RESTORED GRAND ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCK NO. 70 - 1928 IN MAHOGANY
EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS, BOTH WITH THE ANTIQUE CLOCK PURCHASE, AS WELL AS MY LONG-TERM AVAILABILITY FOR ASSISTANCE AFTER THE PURCHASE, IS MY PLEDGE TO YOU.PART OF MY DNA IS THE LONG TERM AND CONTINUING PASSION FOR THE PROPER RESTORATION OF SELECTED ANTIQUE CLOCKS, PRIMARILY SETH THOMAS AND HERSCHEDE.EACH RESTORATION IS ACCOMPLISHED VIA BEST METHODS AND PRACTICES, ACQUIRED THROUGH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND TECHNIQUES ACQUIRED.THE CLOCKS THAT I SELECT FOR RESTORATION AND SUBSEQUENT RESALE REPRESENT SPECIFICALLY SELECTED MODELS, WHICH ARE BEST CANDIDATES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER, OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, WHO DESIRES TO OWN AN HIERLOOM ANTIQUE CLOCK, AS WELL AS TO ENJOY A TASTE OF ANTIQUE CLOCK AMERICANA PURCHASES FROM ME ARE GENERALLY FOR PERSONAL USE AND ENJOYMENT, FOR COLLECTORS, OR FOR GIFTING TO SPECIAL FRIENDS, RELATIVES, OR ASSOCIATES SINCERELY PRESENTED, STEVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILE LINKS ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 - 1928. Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAY FROM MY COLLECTION OF THE FINEST SETH THOMAS RESTORED ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCKS FOR THAT SPECIAL GIFT OCCASIONOR FOR YOUR COLLECTION OR PERSONAL USE, IS THE GRAND GOTHICSETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NO. 70 – 1928 IN HAND RUBBED RIBBON AND GRAINED MAHOGANY. THIS LOVELY CATHEDRAL STYLE GOTHIC WESTMINSTERIS ONE OF THE MOST DESIRED OF ALLLARGE GOTHIC PREMIUM GRADE #113A MOVEMENTSETH THOMAS CLOCKS OF THE 1920’S. FIVE PERFECTLY TUNED MAYLAND CHIME RODS COMBINED WITH THE HIGHEST GRADE #113A MOVEMENT PROVIDE THE ULTIMATE IN SOUND QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY! PARDON THE LENGTHLY LISTING TEXT INFORMATION – THE PURPOSE IS TO GIVE YOU SUFFICIENT DETAILS IN ORDER TO PRESENT THIS FULLY RESTORED AND GRAND CHIME CLOCK PROPERLY TO YOU. IF YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THAT MOST SPECIAL CHIME 70, HERE IT IS - YOU NEED READ NO FURTHER - REST ASSURED THIS ONE IS A TOP ALL TIME SELECTION. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THE CHIME CLOCK NO. 70 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” VOLUME 1, 2005 3D EDITION PAGE 158. LY’S REFERENCE ILLUSTRATES THIS VERSION - WITH A FANCY PIERCED HAND CUT HAND-ENGRAVED GOLD FINISHED DIAL. THE MODEL OFFERED TODAY IS THE FANCY GOLD DIAL VERSION – THE CHOICE OF FINANCIALLY ENDOWED PEOPLE IN THE ERA PRIOR TO THE GREAT DEPRESSION. THIS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 – 1928 IS A MAGNIFICANT VERSION OF THE SETH CATHEDRAL WESTMINSTERS IN THE 1920’S. JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO REVIEW THE FLAWLESS HIGHEST GRADE SATIN RUBBED MAHOGANY CABINET, PRISTINE DIAL AND SPECIAL INLAID MARQUETRIE ABOVE THE DIAL AND DOOR. THE CHIME 70 TRULY IS A GRAND SETH WESTMINSTER INDEED! IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE MODEL 70 CHIME CLOCK HAS THE FANCY PIERCED GOLD FINISH DIAL AS OPPOSED TO THE PLAIN SILVERED DIAL. IF YOU SEE ANOTHER SILVERED DIAL SETH ADVERTISED AS THE MODEL 70, BEWARE, BECAUSE IT IS NOT A MODEL 70 IF THE PLAIN SILVERED DIAL IS PRESENT. THIS IS AN ALL-ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED SETH MODEL 70 IN SUPERIOR CONDITION. PLEASE NOTICE I DO NOT USE TERMS SUCH AS “MINT” OR “NEAR-MINT” SINCE THEY APTLY REFER TO OTHER COLLECTABLE CATEGORIES AND ARE NOT REALLY THE MOST DESCRIPTIVE WORDS FOR CLASSIFYING ANTIQUE CLOCKS. TO ME, A SUPERIOR ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS IS ONE THAT IS GRAND TO VIEW AND DISPLAY, CONTAINS ALL-ORIGINAL COMPONENTS, HAS NOT BEEN STRIPPED OF ITS ORIGINAL BASE FINISH, AND HAS BEEN RESTORED TO PERFECT MECHANICAL CONDITION. THE SUPERIOR SETH ALSO DISPLAYS AND PRESENTS AS A SUPERB ANTIQUE CLOCK, AND DOES NOT LOOK LIKE A BRAND NEW REPRODUCTION CLOCK!!! THIS IS A LOVELY AND FULL SIZE GOTHIC BEEHIVE STYLE CABINET CLOCK - COMPLETELY RESTORED – A MAYLAND CHIME COLLECTOR GRADE HEIRLOOM SETH WESTMINSTER THAT ANYONE WHO SEEKS A FINE SETH THOMAS CAN BE PROUD OF FOR YEARS AND YEARS TO COME!!! THE CHIMES ARE RICH INDEED – THE NEW OWNER SHOULD PLAN TO PLACE THE CHIME CLOCK NO. 70 – 1928 AS PART OF A VERY SPECIAL SETTING IN THE HOME. THE CHIME 70 HAS A BOLD STYLE, WITH INTERESTING DETAIL, INCLUDING RAISED PEDIMENT FEET, DISTINCTIVE MULITPLE CONTOURED MOULDINGS AROUND THE BASE, INLAY WORK ABOVE THE DIAL, AND RICH EYE CATCHING STYLING. NOTICE HOW THE SILVERED SASH AROUND THE DOOR GLASS DRAWS ATTENTION DIRECTLY TO THE HANDSOME DIAL AND NUMERAL/CHAPTER RING. THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 IS A GRAND AND STATELY WESTMINSTER THAT RECREATES PLEASANT MEMORIES OF THE TIMES BEFORE THE GREAT DEPRESSION OF 1929. THE CHIME 70 DISPLAYS WELL, BOTH AS AN ANTIQUE AND AS A DECORATIVE ACCESSORY. IT IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, ENJOY AND USE FOR TIMEKEEPING; AND ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE. PLEASE BROWSE THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. THE PHOTOS TELL THE WHOLE STORY ABOUT THE ELEGANT CHIME 70 - 1928 GOTHIC WESTMINSTER. THE CLOCK IS CLEAN AND ELEGANT TO VIEW, WITH A SATIN DULL RUBBED WALNUT PATINA AND A CLASSIC CASE DESIGN. THE CABINET IS ALL ORIGINAL. THE RICH PATINA FINISH HAS A GRAND DEPTH AND HUE - JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS NO. 70 HIGHEST GRADE CABINET! THE SILVERED CHAPTER RING HAS RECESSED BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS AND CAN BE VIEWED FROM ACROSS A LARGE ROOM. THE SETH SIGNATURE CUT BRONZE BLACK SERPENTINE HANDS ARE ORIGINAL AND COMPLEMENT THE ARABIC NUMERALS AND OVERALL DIAL ASSEMBLY DESIGN. A MAGNIFIED CLOSE-UP VIEW OF THE FANCY PIERCED HAND-CUT HAND-ENGRAVED GOLD PLATED DIAL ASSEMBLY IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO NUMBER FOUR FOR YOUR REVIEW. THE COMPLETE DIAL ASSEMBLY IS EXACTLY AS ONE WOULD WANT. NOTE THE TWO SUB-DIALS AT THE TOP – THE LEFT ONE IS FOR REGULATING THE TIME SLOW-FAST AND THE RIGHT SUB-DIAL SILENCES THE ¼ HOUR CHIMES IF DESIRED, BUT NOT THE HOUR STRIKE. THE WINDING HOLE NEAR THE “8” IS FOR THE HOUR COUNT CHIME GRAR TRAIN; THE ONE NEAR THE “6” IS FOR THE TIME GEAR TRAIN, AND THE WINDING HOLE NEAR THE “4” IS FOR THE ¼ HOUR WESTMINSTER CHIME GEAR TRAIN. THE THREE MAINSPRING WIND HOLES COMBINED WITH THE TWO-SUB DIALS PROVIDE COMPLETE CONTROL OF ALL CLOCK FUNCTIONS. THE FRONT DOOR IS TIGHT, DOES NOT SAG, AND CLOSES PROPERLY WITH A CLEAN SNAP. THE SILVERED DIAL TRIM SASH IS PROPERLY ATTACHED ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR, BEHIND THE ORIGINAL HEAVY DOOR GLASS. THE CHIME 70 CABINET WAS ONE OF SETH THOMAS’ RARE FINEST GRADE PRODUCTS, WITH THE WESTMINSTER CHIME SEQUENCE ON HEAVY RESONANT MAYLAND CHIME RODS, MARKETED TO THOSE WHO DESIRED THE LILTING AND STATELY SOUND, STYLE, AND PRESENTATION WHEN PLACED ON THE MANTLE PIECE OR TABLE TOP IN THEIR HOMES. EACH QUARTER HOUR WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE IS SOUNDED ON THE HEAVY AND RESONANT MAYLAND BRONZE-NICKEL ALLOY CHIME RODS, FOLLOWED BY THE HOUR COUNT ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE FIFTH MAYLAND ROD. THE STATELY TEMPO SO CHARACTERISTIC OF A GRAND WESTMINSTER OF THE TWENTIES IS IN FULL PRESENCE, AS ARE THE LILTING RESONANT NOTES WITH SUCH TIMBRE AND DECAY AFTER EACH STRIKE. BY ALL MEANS LISTEN TO THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 PERFORM VIA THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES! THIS IS A LARGE FULL SIZE CATHEDRAL CABINET CLOCK SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY - IDEAL FOR A SPECIAL GIFT, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 11 ½” W X 15” H X 8” D. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE OBSERVE THAT NEARLY HALF OF MY LISTING PORTFOLIO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT THE MECHANICAL ASPECTS AND MOVEMENT RESTORATION OF THE CLOCK. YOU DESERVE, AND SHOULD EXPECT, A RESTORED ANTIQUE SETH OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. I STRIVE TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS RATHER THAN SIMPLY SELL YOU AN ANTIQUE CLOCK. SETH THOMAS’ FINEST AND HEAVIEST WESTMINSTER MOVEMENT, THE EIGHT DAY #113A, HAS BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED, INCLUDING: FULL DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, CLEANING, REBUSHING AT KEY BEARING WEAR POINTS, REASSEMBLY, LUBRICATION, AND BENCH TESTING FOR FOUR WEEKS. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE #113A MOVEMENT ARE INCLUDED IN THE INSPECTION, ALONG WITH CORRECTIONS IF NECESSARY: · BUSHING AND PIVOT WEAR OR ROUGHNESS· ANY BENT PIVOTS OR OTHER PIVOT CONDITIONS· CONDITION OF ARBORS, GEARS, PINIONS· CONDITION OF THE CHIME HAMMERS AND HAMMER ASSEMBLY· CONDITION OF THE CHIME TRAIN AND HOUR STRIKE TRAIN GOVERNORS TO INSURE THAT PROPER GEAR SPEED IS MAINTAINED· CONDITION OF THE LEATHER TIPS ON THE CHIME HAMMERS TO INSURE APPROPRIATE TONE, TIMBRE AND DECAY OF THE NOTE WHEN EACH CHIME IS STRUCK· NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT ARE COMPONENTS OF PROPER SERVICING ALL THREE MAINSPRINGS THAT SUPPLY ENERGY TO THE TIME, CHIME AND HOUR STRIKE TRAINS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW HIGHEST GRADE MAINSPRINGS. PLEASE NOTE: WEAK MAINSPRINGS AND THE NEED FOR PROPER SERVICING ARE THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF POOR AND UNRELIABLE PERFORMANCE FROM ANTIQUE CLOCKS WITH AN UNKNOWN SERVICE AND CONDITION RECORD!!! NOTE THAT THE SETH #113A MOVEMENT WEIGHS A FULL 5 1/4 POUNDS, COMPARED WITH THE WEIGHT OF ITS SMALLER BROTHER, THE #124 AT 2 3/8 POUNDS – THE #113A TRULY IS THE HIGHEST GRADE WESTMINSTER MOVEMENT PRODUCED BY SETH THOMAS, AND BETTER THAN ANY OTHER PRODUCED. FINAL TESTING INFORMATION ELECTRONIC TESTS WERE CONDUCTED TO MINIMIZE THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR, WITH AN OBJECTIVE OF APPROACHING ZERO. THIS RESTORED #113 MOVEMENT MET AND HELD ZERO BEAT ERROR, INDICATING A VERY HEALTHY MOVEMENT. ADDITIONAL TESTS WERE MADE TO INSURE THAT THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE ADJUSTMENT WILL BE CORRECT, WITH THE OBJECTIVE BEING 9,894 BEATS PER HOUR, WHICH THE RESTORED #113A ATTAINED AND HELD. THIS ADJUSTMENT IS IMPORTANT TO ASSURE TIME REGULATION STABILITY, AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO ADJUST THE MOVEMENT LATER FOR VARYING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT MECHANICAL CLOCKS. THE PENDULUM BEAT WIDTH OF 4 1/8 IN IS FANTASTIC FOR A GRAHAM DEADBEAT ESCAPEMENT ACTION MOVEMENT, AND REPRESENTS THE TYPICAL RESULTS I ACHIEVE IN THE MOVEMENT RESTORATION PROCESS. I TREAT EACH RESTORATION AS IF THE COMPLETED CLOCK WILL RESIDE IN MY PERSONAL COLLECTION. IT BEARS MENTIONING THAT A “COMPETE SERVICE AND RESTORE” JOB ON A #113A MOVEMENT, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, WHEN DONE BY A COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL IS IN THE $600 RANGE. THAT IS ANOTHER REASON FOR THE DISCRIMINATING EBAY ANTIQUE BUYER TO CHOOSE WISELY WHEN PURCHASING!! THIS IS A LARGE FULL SIZE CATHEDRAL CABINET CLOCK SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY - IDEAL FOR A SPECIAL GIFT, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 11 ½” W X 15” H X 8” D. ENJOY REVIEWING THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ME, STEVE. WORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY – ALL OF MY SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS ARE FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. GREAT CARE IS TAKEN TO INSURE THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY, IS FULLY OPERATIONAL, MEETS OR EXCEEDS ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE SPECS, AND IS BENCH TESTED WHEN SHIPPED. MY SINCERE HOPE IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY. AS WITH ALL MECHANICAL CLOCK MOVEMENTS, SOME ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE NECESSARY WHEN SETTING UP AFTER SHIPMENT, AND THE CLOCK IS SOLD AS IS. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOUND FILES IMPORTANT NOTES ON USING THE E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER FOUR SOUND FILES OF THE SETH CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 - 1928 WITH FINEST QUALITY #113A MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE. 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUND FILES 2. PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. 3. WESTMINSTER SEQUENCES AT 7:15 – 7:30 – 7:45 - LISTEN FOR PURE, SOLID NOTES WITH RICH TIMBRE, SMOOTH DECAY, AND STATELY, EVEN TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT WHILE SOUNDING THE WESTMINSTER SEQUENCES. 4. THE FULL WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE AND HOUR COUNT AT 8:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE, SOLID NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY - AND AGAIN THE STABLE AND STATELY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT WHILE PLAYING THE SEQUENCES. ENJOY REVIEWING THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ME, STEVE B. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay October 5th, 2023
RARE-RESTORED HERSCHEDE MODEL 10 ANTIQUE WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY CHIME CLOCK-1920
EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS, BOTH WITH THE ANTIQUE CLOCK PURCHASE, AS WELL AS MY LONG-TERM AVAILABILITY FOR ASSISTANCE AFTER THE PURCHASE, IS MY PLEDGE TO YOU. PART OF MY DNA IS THE LONG TERM AND CONTINUING PASSION FOR THE PROPER RESTORATION OF SELECTED ANTIQUE CLOCKS, PRIMARILY SETH THOMAS AND HERSCHEDE. EACH RESTORATION IS ACCOMPLISHED VIA BEST METHODS AND PRACTICES, ACQUIRED THROUGH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND TECHNIQUES ACQUIRED. THE CLOCKS THAT I SELECT FOR RESTORATION AND SUBSEQUENT RESALE REPRESENT SPECIFICALLY SELECTED MODELS, WHICH ARE BEST CANDIDATES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER, OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, WHO DESIRES TO OWN AN HIERLOOM ANTIQUE CLOCK, AS WELL AS TO ENJOY A TASTE OF ANTIQUE CLOCK AMERICANA. PURCHASES FROM ME ARE GENERALLY FOR PERSONAL USE AND ENJOYMENT, FOR COLLECTORS, OR FOR GIFTING TO SPECIAL FRIENDS, RELATIVES, OR ASSOCIATES. SINCERELY PRESENTED, STEVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA AN E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER CONTAINING 6 SOUND FILES IS ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE HERSCHEDE GRAND DORIC CANTERBURY WESTMINSTER CHIMES CLOCK NUMBER 10 – 1920 WITH PATTERN 2005 RIBBON MAHOGANY CABINET. Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAYFROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION OF THE FINEST RESTORED ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCKS FOR THAT SPECIAL GIFT OCCASIONFOR YOUR COLLECTIONOR FOR ONE’S OWN ENJOYMENT IS THE RARE HERSCHEDE CATHEDRAL DORIC CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 10 - 1920FEATURING BOTH THE WESTMINSTER AND CANTERBURY CHIME MELODIES DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THE HERSCHEDE 10 IS ABSOLUTELY THE FINEST TO BE FOUND, AND THE ONLY ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCK WITH BOTH CANTERBURY AND WESTMINSTER CHIMES. THE FRANK HERSCHEDE CLOCK COMPANY HAD EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO THE CANTERBURY CHIME MELODY, AND FEATURED THE CANTERBURY IN THEIR FABULOUS TALL CASE TUBULAR CHIME CLOCKS. HERSCHEDE ALSO PRODUCED CABINET CLOCKS WITH THE CANTERBURY, BUT NOT VERY MANY, SO WHENEVER I FIND ONE I ACQUIRE IT TO RESTORE. THEY ARE QUITE RARE. NOTE THAT THE CANTERBURY CHIMES UTILIZES SIX NOTES, THEREFORE SIX CHIME RODS RATHER THAN FOUR. ALSO NOTE THAT THE HERSCHEDE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 10 STRIKES THE HOUR ON A SPLENDID THREE NOTE CHORD AS OPPOSED TO ONLY A SINGLE NOTE. TAKE A LISTEN VIA THE E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER FILES AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. TURN UP YOUR VOLUME AND ENJOY THE MELODIES TO THE FULLEST. ON THE EXPANSIVE ENGRAVED SILVERED DIAL FACE ARE THREE WINDING HOLES, ONE EACH FOR CHIME - NEAR NUMERAL 4 - TIME - NEAR NUMERAL 6 - AND HOUR STRIKE - NEAR NUMERAL 8. THE QUARTER HOUR CHIME MELODY CAN BE SILENCED BY MOVING A LEVER NEAR NUMERAL 3. IN THE SILENT POSITION, ONLY THE HOUR COUNT WILL BE SOUNDED. THE SMALL HOLE ABOVE NUMERAL 12 PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE TIME ADJUSTMENT SLOW/FAST. THE CHIME MELODY - WESTMINSTER OR CANTERBURY - CAN BE SELECTED VIA TURNING A SHAFT NEAR NUMERAL 5. TAKE A LOOK AT THE DIAL FEATURES VIA HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTO 4. THIS IS A GRAND FULL SIZE CATHEDRAL BEEHIVE DORIC MAHOGANY CABINET CHIME CLOCK SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY - IDEAL FOR A SPECIAL GIFT, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 14” W X 13 1/2” H X 8” D. THE HERSCHEDE CHIME 10 - 1920 IS ONE OF THE FINEST ANTIQUECHIME CLOCKSEVER MANUFACTUREDAND THE SOLE CHOICE FOR A CHIME CLOCK EQUIPPED WITH BOTH WESTMINSTER AND CANTERBURY CHIMES! THE CLOCK’S SATIN PATINA OF DARK RIBBON MAHOGANY HIGHLIGHTS THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE WOOD ITSELF, AND COMPLEMENTS THE INTERESTING, CLASSIC AND DRAMATIC CASE DESIGNTHE MAHOGANY FINISH HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED AND RESTORED WITH MY OWN SPECIAL PROCESS – TIME CONSUMING, YES – BUT JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS LOVELY CASE WHEN COMPLETED. NOTE THE PREMIUM SIX INCH SILVERED DIAL CHAPTER RING WITH RAISED NUMERALS AND HERSCHEDE SIGNATURE HOUR AND MINUTE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVE THE HEAVY BEVELED FRONT DOOR DIAL GLASS. EVERYTHING ON AND IN THE HERSCHEDE INDICATES THE HIGHEST QUALITY. THIS TRULY IS A MOST RARE AND FINEST GRADE ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCK THAT IS WORTHY OF A VERY SPECIAL VIGNETTE IN THE HOME. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE OBSERVE THAT NEARLY HALF OF MY LISTING PHOTO PORTFOLIO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT THE MECHANICAL ASPECTS AND MOVEMENT RESTORATION OF THE CLOCK. YOU DESERVE, AND SHOULD EXPECT, A RESTORED ANTIQUE SETH OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. I STRIVE TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS RATHER THAN SIMPLY SELL YOU AN ANTIQUE CLOCK. THE EIGHT DAY HERSCHEDE WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY MOVEMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED AND RESTORED, INCLUDING: FULL DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, CLEANING, PIVOT POLISHING, BUSHING REPLACEMENTS, OTHER SERVICING PROCEDURES, REASSEMBLY, LUBRICATION, AND BENCH TESTING WITH BOTH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION THE HEAVY AND FINELY CONSTRUCTED HERSCHED MOVEMENT IS IN SUPERIOR RESTORED WORKING ORDER TO ASSURE LONG TERM RELIABILITY. THE HERSCHEDE MOVEMENT RESTORATION ALONE IS A $700 VALUE. THE MODEL 10 MOVEMENT IS A DESIGN WONDER AND QUITE WELL MADE. CORRESPONDINGLY THE FULL MOVEMENT RESTORATION TAKES ME OVER 20 HOURS TO COMPLETE. YOU CAN REST ASSURED THAT MY WORK MEETS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS. . WORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY – ALL OF MY ANTIQUE CLOCKS ARE FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. GREAT CARE IS TAKEN TO INSURE THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY, IS FULLY OPERATIONAL, MEETS OR EXCEEDS ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE SPECS, AND IS BENCH TESTED WHEN SHIPPED. MY SINCERE HOPE IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY. AS WITH ALL MECHANICAL CLOCK MOVEMENTS, SOME ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE NECESSARY WHEN SETTING UP AFTER SHIPMENT, AND THE CLOCK IS SOLD AS IS. ENJOY THE LISTING – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH, STEVE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES THE E COMMERCE PLAYER AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING CONTAINS A TOTAL OF SIX SOUND FILES OF THE HERSCHEDE CHIME 10 - 1920 IN OPERATION AS FOLLOWS: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION 2. PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE HERSCHEDE MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. 3. CANTERBURY CHIMES SEQUENCES AT 7:15 – 7:30 –7:45 - LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. 4. THE FULL 24 NOTE CANTERBURY MELODY AND HOUR COUNT AT 8:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY - AND AGAIN THE ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. 5. WESTMINSTER CHIMES SEQUENCES AT 7:15 – 7:30 –7:45 - LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. 6. THE FULL 16 NOTE WESTMINSTER MELODY AND HOUR COUNT AT 8:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY - AND AGAIN THE ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SOUND RECORDING: THE MICROPHONE IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE MOVEMENT FOR RECORDING PURPOSES, AND SOME NORMAL GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS WILL BE HEARD. THE OPERATION SOUNDS ARE NOT NOTICED AT TYPICAL LISTENING DISTANCES. NOTE:FOR A FULL AUDIO FIDELITY LISTENING EXPERIENCE, A QUALITY SOUND SYSTEM IS ADVISED, OR THE USE OF EAR PODS IF LISTENING WITH A SMART PHONE.
Sold on eBay September 14th, 2023
SETH THOMAS RESTORED GRAND ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCK NO. 72 - 1921 IN MAHOGANY
EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS, BOTH WITH THE ANTIQUE CLOCK PURCHASE, AS WELL AS MY LONG-TERM AVAILABILITY FOR ASSISTANCE AFTER THE PURCHASE, IS MY PLEDGE TO YOU. PART OF MY DNA IS THE LONG TERM AND CONTINUING PASSION FOR THE PROPER RESTORATION OF SELECTED ANTIQUE CLOCKS, PRIMARILY SETH THOMAS AND HERSCHEDE. EACH RESTORATION IS ACCOMPLISHED VIA BEST METHODS AND PRACTICES, ACQUIRED THROUGH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND TECHNIQUES ACQUIRED. THE CLOCKS THAT I SELECT FOR RESTORATION AND SUBSEQUENT RESALE REPRESENT SPECIFICALLY SELECTED MODELS, WHICH ARE BEST CANDIDATES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER, OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, WHO DESIRES TO OWN AN HIERLOOM ANTIQUE CLOCK, AS WELL AS TO ENJOY A TASTE OF ANTIQUE CLOCK AMERICANA. PURCHASES FROM ME ARE GENERALLY FOR PERSONAL USE AND ENJOYMENT, FOR COLLECTORS, OR FOR GIFTING TO SPECIAL FRIENDS, RELATIVES, OR ASSOCIATES. SINCERELY PRESENTED, STEVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA E COMMERCE SOUND FILES OF THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 72 – 1921 ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING - LISTEN AND ENJOY! Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com FOR MORE INFORMATION ON USING THE SOUND PLAYER PLEASE REFER TO MY NOTES AT THE END OF THE LISTING. OFFERED TODAY IS A VERY SPECIAL, ELEGANT AND FULLY RESTORED LARGE GOTHIC CATHEDRAL WESTMINSTER CHIME CABINET CLOCK - THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 72 – 1921. YOU WILL FIND THIS CHIME 72 – 1921 TO BE AS GOOD AS IT GETS – A PRIME EXAMPLE OF THE FINEST AMONG WESTMINSTER CHIME CLOCKS OF THE PERIOD - VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY CONDITION!!! SPECIAL NOTICE: THE GOTHIC CABINET CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 72 CIRCA 1921, WITH THE HIGHEST GRADE #113A MOVEMENT, IS LARGER, MORE ELEGANT, AND MORE ROBUST THAN THE CHIME CLOCKS OF THE 1928-1929 PERIOD, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SOMEWHAT LESSER SIZED #124 MOVEMENTS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOVELY AND IMPRESSIVE ANTIQUE GOTHIC CABINET WESTMINSTER THAT WILL MAKE A BIT MORE OF A STATEMENT ON DISPLAY IN YOUR SPECIAL LOCATION, THEN THE CHIME 72 WILL BE QUITE A PLEASANT ATTRACTION INDEED. THE SETH THOMAS CHIME 72 – 1921 IS REFERENCED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS,” THIRD EDITION, VOLUME 1 PAGE 158. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THE CHIME 72 CASE WAS ONE OF SETH THOMAS’ FINEST GRADE MAHOGANY PRODUCTS, MARKETED TO THE HIGHER INCOME FOLKS OF THE EARLY 1920’S – THE CLOCK’S SATIN DULL RUBBED PATINA OF DARK RIBBON MAHOGANY, HIGHLIGHTS THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE WOOD ITSELF, AND COMPLEMENTS THE INTERESTING AND DRAMATIC CLASSIC GOTHIC BEEHIVE CASE DESIGN. THE MAHOGANY FINISH HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED AND RESTORED WITH MY OWN SPECIAL PROCESS – TIME CONSUMING, YES – BUT JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS LOVELY CASE WHEN COMPLETED!!!! FOLLOWING ARE SEVERAL OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES THAT ARE PART OF THIS LOVELY 1921 CHIME CLOCK: · ELEGANT AND TIMELESS STYLE WITH DETAILS OF THE PERIOD · RAISED BASE AND COMPOUND BASE MOULDINGS ON FRONT AND SIDES · FULL HINGED MAHOGANY FRONT DOOR WITH SILVERED SHADOW MASK/MAT INSIDE THE DOOR TO ENHANCE THE DIAL · MAGNIFICANT PREMIUM LARGE SILVERED DIAL PLATE WITH SUBSIDIARY DIALS, 5 ½ INCH CHAPTER RING AND BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS – TAKE A LOOK VIA SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4. · SIGNATURE CUT BLUED STEEL SETH THOMAS HALF SPADE HOUR AND MINUTE HANDS · LARGE OVERSIZE SOUND CHAMBER WITH 5 MAYLAND BRONZE ALLOY CATHEDRAL CHIME RODS · TRUE MAHOGANY WITH SHELLAC DULL RUBBED PATINA FINISH · DESIGNED TO BE “ONE OF THE GRAND GOTHIC CABINET WESTMINSTERS” OF THE PERIOD THE CHIME 72 - 1921 DISPLAYS WELL IN ANY SETTING, BOTH AS AN ANTIQUE AND AS A DECORATIVE ACCESSORY. IN ADDITION IT IS AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT, BECAUSE ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE YEAR AFTER YEAR. IT IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, ENJOY AND USE FOR TIMEKEEPING. PLEASE LOOK OVER THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND CAREFULLY STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. IN THE PHOTOS PLEASE NOTE THE RIBBON MAHOGANY GRAIN, AS WELL AS THE LOVELY AND EYE CATCHING CASE DESIGN AND APPOINTMENTS. ALSO PLEASE NOTICE THE ORIGINAL MAYLAND CHIME ROD BANK – A CLOSE UP VIEW OF THE MAYLAND CHIME BANK IS IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 10. THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 72 – 1921 GLORIOUSLY CHIMES EACH ¼ HOUR ON THE RESONANT MAYLAND CATHEDRAL CHIME RODS IN THE LARGE GOTHIC SOUND CHAMBER, FOLLOWED BY THE FULL WESTMINSTER CHIME SEQUENCE AT THE HOUR COUNT – THE NEW OWNER WILL TRULY LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING THIS GRAND CLOCK – AS KIND OF A TRADITION IN THE HOME. THE WESTMINSTER TEMPO IS STATELY, AND THE TIMBRE OF THE CHIME RODS IS RICH AND ROBUST. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE THREE HOLES TO ACCESS THE WINDING SHAFTS; NEAR NUMERAL 4 IS THE QUARTER HOUR CHIMES SHAFT; NEAR NUMERAL 6 IS THE TIME SHAFT AND NEAR NUMERAL 8 IS THE HOUR STRIKE WINDING SHAFT. THERE ARE TWO SUBSIDIARY DIALS AS WELL. THE LEFT ONE ENABLES REGULATION OF THE TIME SLOW/FAST, AND THE RIGHT SUBSIDIARY DIAL IS FOR SILENCING THE QUARTER HOUR CHIMES IF DESIRED – THE HOUR STRIKE WILL NOT BE SILENCED. CLOSE UP VIEWS OF THE DIALS ARE CONTAINED IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE OBSERVE THAT NEARLY HALF OF MY LISTING PORTFOLIO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT THE MECHANICAL ASPECTS AND MOVEMENT RESTORATION OF THE CLOCK. YOU DESERVE, AND SHOULD EXPECT, A RESTORED ANTIQUE SETH OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. I STRIVE TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS RATHER THAN SIMPLY SELL YOU AN ANTIQUE CLOCK. SETH THOMAS’ FINEST AND HEAVIEST WESTMINSTER MOVEMENT, THE EIGHT DAY #113A, HAS BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED, INCLUDING: FULL DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, CLEANING, REBUSHING AT KEY BEARING WEAR POINTS, REASSEMBLY, LUBRICATION, AND BENCH TESTING FOR FOUR WEEKS. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE #113A MOVEMENT ARE INCLUDED IN THE INSPECTION, ALONG WITH CORRECTIONS IF NECESSARY: · BUSHING AND PIVOT WEAR OR ROUGHNESS · ANY BENT PIVOTS OR OTHER PIVOT CONDITIONS · CONDITION OF ARBORS, GEARS, PINIONS · CONDITION OF THE CHIME HAMMERS AND HAMMER ASSEMBLY · CONDITION OF THE CHIME TRAIN AND HOUR STRIKE TRAIN GOVERNORS TO INSURE THAT PROPER GEAR SPEED IS MAINTAINED · CONDITION OF THE LEATHER TIPS ON THE CHIME HAMMERS TO INSURE APPROPRIATE TONE, TIMBRE AND DECAY OF THE NOTE WHEN EACH CHIME IS STRUCK · NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT ARE COMPONENTS OF PROPER SERVICING NOTE THAT THE SETH #113A MOVEMENT WEIGHS A FULL 5 POUNDS, COMPARED WITH THE WEIGHT OF ITS SMALLER BROTHER, THE #124 AT 2 3/8 POUNDS – THE #113A TRULY IS THE HIGHEST GRADE WESTMINSTER MOVEMENT PRODUCED BY SETH THOMAS, AND BETTER THAN ANY OTHER PRODUCED BY ANY MANUFACTURER. IMPORTANT: NOTICE SUPERSIZE PHOTO 11: THE INSETS ILLUSTRATE THAT ELECTRONIC TESTS ARE UNDERWAY. ONE INSET SHOWS THE ADJUSTMENTS TO MINIMIZE THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR, WITH AN OBJECTIVE OF APPROACHING ZERO. THIS RESTORED #113A MOVEMENT MET AND HELD ZERO BEAT ERROR, INDICATING A VERY HEALTHY MOVEMENT. THE OTHER INSET SHOWS THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE ADJUSTMENT, WITH THE OBJECTIVE BEING 9,894 BEATS PER HOUR, WHICH THE RESTORED #113A ATTAINED AND HELD. THIS ADJUSTMENT IS IMPORTANT TO ASSURE TIME REGULATION STABILITY, AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO ADJUST THE MOVEMENT LATER FOR VARYING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT MECHANICAL CLOCKS. IT BEARS MENTIONING THAT A “COMPETE SERVICE AND RESTORE” JOB ON A #113 MOVEMENT, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, WHEN DONE BY A COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL IS IN THE $600 RANGE. THAT IS ANOTHER REASON FOR THE DISCRIMINATING EBAY ANTIQUE BUYER TO CHOOSE WISELY WHEN PURCHASING!! THIS IS A LARGE FULL SIZE CATHEDRAL CABINET CLOCK SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY - IDEAL FOR A SPECIAL GIFT, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 11 ½” W X 14 ¾” H X 7 ½” D. WORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY – ALL OF MY SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS ARE FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. GREAT CARE IS TAKEN TO INSURE THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY, IS FULLY OPERATIONAL, MEETS OR EXCEEDS ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE SPECS, AND IS BENCH TESTED WHEN SHIPPED. MY SINCERE HOPE IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY. AS WITH ALL MECHANICAL CLOCK MOVEMENTS, SOME ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE NECESSARY WHEN SETTING UP AFTER SHIPMENT, AND THE CLOCK IS SOLD AS IS. ENJOY THE LISTING – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ME, STEVE. IMPORTANT NOTES ON USING THE E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER FOUR E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES OF THE SETH CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 72 - 1921 WITH FINEST QUALITY #113A MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE, AND HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE AUDIO PLAYER THAT APPEARS AT THE START OF THE LISTING: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUND FILES 2. PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. 3. WESTMINSTER SEQUENCES AT 7:15 – 7:30 – 7:45 - LISTEN FOR PURE, SOLID NOTES WITH RICH TIMBRE, SMOOTH DECAY, AND STATELY, EVEN TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT WHILE SOUNDING THE WESTMINSTER SEQUENCES. 4. THE FULL WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE AND HOUR COUNT AT 8:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE, SOLID NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY - AND AGAIN THE STABLE AND STATELY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT WHILE PLAYING THE SEQUENCES. CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON ON THE SOUND PLAYER TO PLAY ALL 4 IN SEQUENCE. THERE IS A VOLUME BAR ON THE PLAYER SO TURN THE SOUND UP AND ENJOY. THE E COMMERCE PLAYER MAY TAKE A BIT OF FAMILIARIZATION SO PLEASE WORK WITH IT IN ORDER TO LEARN THE BASICS. IF YOU NEED ME TO SEND YOU THE SOUND FILES, JUST LET ME KNOW PLEASE. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay February 1st, 2024
RARE OLD ANTIQUE MINIATURE RIPPLE FRONT BEHIVE EN WELCH / J C BROWN SHELF CLOCK
eBay ONLY 15 1/2" TALL !!!!!! MOST ARE 17-18 1/2 " TALL-***SMALLER VERSION**** MINIATUREMAKE: EN WELCH AKA ...J.C. BROWN WELCH BOUGHT OUT JC BROWN IN 1855 AND USED HIS FORESTVILLE, CT FACTORY.MODEL; RIPPLE FRONT, BEEHIVE. MOVEMENT: " MARKED EN WELCH FORESTVILLE CT" . DIAL : PROFESSIONAL REPAINTED HAS JC BROWN ON IT TIME, AND STRIKE. 15 1/2 INCHES TALL, 8 1/2 INCHES WIDE, 4 INCHES THICKI SEE A MINIATURE ONE SOLD IN May 19, 2017 THE WILLIAM BYRD collection GEORGIA FOR $2185.**** IF YOU LIKE JC BROWN I DO HAVE AN ACORN I WILL BE LISTING BUT NOT CHEAP PROBABLY 4000 PLUS SHIPPING HISTORY AS MANY OF YOU KNOW ....J.C. Brown (Johnathan Clark Brown, Jr.) was born in 1807, and died in 1872. He had various business partners from 1832 until 1842 when he bought out Wm. Hills, and formed J.C. Brown & Co. He used both his own name and Forestville Mfg. Co. on the labels.From 1847-1855 he conducted business without partners as the Forestville Manufacturing Company or the Forrestville Clock Manufactory Brown’s business failed in 1855, and he was bought out by E.N. Welch. The J.C. Brown factory became part of the E.N. Welch clock manufacturing complex.OLDIE DIAL REPAINTED PROFESSIONALLY BUT IT NEEDS TO LOOSE THE GOLD KEYWAY RINGS AND SCREWS ON DIAL
Sold on eBay Oct 03, 2021
Antique Seth Thomas Chime Beehive Model 72 Fancy Dial Cabinet Clock (Works)
This particular clock has the fancier dial and is in overall very good to great condition. There's a little flake chip inside the door that you can see in the (7th) photo above. There's also one small little scuff at the top but overall this is a very nice clock.
Sold on eBay Jul 07, 2021
SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE GRAND GOTHIC SONORA BELLS CHIME CLOCK 4 BELLS
For sale is a SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE GRAND GOTHIC BEEHIVE SONORA BELLS CHIME CLOCK 4 BELLS. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. The clock is running well and the bells and chime is working great. 4 bells in the clock. Beehive style case with inlay. There is some wear to the case that can be seen. The hands are replacement hands. Take a close look at the pictures and ask questions before purchasing Combine shipping or revised shipping prices may be available upon request depending on location. All items are shipped within 3 business days. Local pickup is always available.
Sold on eBay May 30th, 2024
Antique JC Brown Ripple Front Beehive Clock - Free Shipping
Nice clock. 8 day time and strike. I can't guarantee the clock after shipping. The clock is 19" tall x 10" wide x 4" deep. The tablet is engraved and cut with a wheel. There are 2 small blocks inside the case. I don't know what they are for and am leaving them in the clock. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay September 28th, 2024