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Sold on eBay March 16th, 2024
Bardon Clichy Master Wall Clock Konigsberg Germany Seal 1923 Pendulum Battery
HistoryVery little made it thru the WWII attacks on Konigsberg, Germany. First the shelling from the Royal Air Force inn August of 1944 and then by Soviet shelling in April of 1945. This one of a kind, Master Bardon clock, with a Konigsberg Seewarte seal somehow survived. Whether it was sheltered in the underground German bunkers or in the partial remains of the Konigsberg Observatory it did survive. The Observatory, a semi-circular two story research and observation facility with a brick vault (considered a regional architectural monument) is related to the clock via the Seewarte engraving on the clock seal."Seewarte" loosely translates as Naval Observatory or Oceanic Observatory or it could also be referring to the Atlantic Meteor voyage which mapped the ocean floor with the first sonic equipment and included the Konigsberg area in 1925-1927. The seal on this clock is also engraved Conigsberg, as it was first spelled for a period following the locations inception in 1843 as a mere Prussian settlement called Twangste.A piece of history from a location rich in history. Hitler had envisioned Konigsberg as a museum for everything the Germans had found in Russia Following the end of WWII and the Potsdam Agreement, Konigsberg, Germany became part of the Soviet Union (now Russia) and has remained so ever since. The Soviet Union renamed Konigsberg to Koliningrad. Today Konigsberg is of world interest as a Russian held area that is separated from the rest of Russia by two NATO countries. The situation with Ukraine makes this Russian held area of interest. Russia is most likely where this clock was purchased.Otto Pratje worked at the Konigsberg University with his chief study the geology of sea beds and he participated in the Meteor Atlantic expedition 1925-1926 eminating from Konigsberg. In 1937 he was appointed to establish and direct marine geological section of the Deutshe Seewarte at Hamburg. Both seafaring ventures produced official topographic and administrative maps of Germanys waters. Many dead underwater volcano's rising 1000 ft high in the ocean were identified for the first time with their 1st generation sonar equipment.Clock MechanicsThis Bardon Master clock appears to be one of a kind. Back is marble. Hangs at 52-1/2" long and 12" wide and 7 " deep.This is a battery run master clock with pendulum. Most likely from the Observatory in Koliningrad Konigsberg per the Seewarte seal on the front. Clocks by Bardon, Brillie and Vaucanson all embody similar principles. The coil is in the base. Extremely rare. Made in Clichy, France. Located at Etablissments bardon at the Societe Anonyme de Construction Electrique et Mechanique during the production years 1920-1925. Bardon hanging battery electromagnetic clock with oak case Bardon, Clichy. Charles Edouard GuillaumeThe Nobel Prize in Physics 1920 Precise measurement plays an important role in science. To provide a basis for precise measurements, the metric system and a German legal meter were instituted to define lengths. However, different materials expand differently when temperatures change, which limits the ability to make very precise measurements. In 1896 Charles-Edouard Guillaume succeeded in finding an alloy of nickel and steel that registered almost no change in length and volume as a result of temperature changes. The invar nickel-steel alloy had a significant effect on scientific instruments and incandescent light bulbs and was used in this clock.If you need this item shipped, that would be undertaken on your end. Your shipper would need to pack item and pick it up. If you are willing to make those arrangements it is an option for shipping. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay May 15th, 2025
RAF Authentic English Royal Air Force Sector Fusee Wall Clock WWII Large 18"
Authentic RAF English Royal Air Force Sector Fusee Wall Clock Large 18" Round, 8-Day. It's in working condition. Measures: 18" in diameter and 7" deep. Metal dial is 14" in diameter. measures. Glass is chipped, please see the last photo. Please see all photos for details. If you have any questions, please ask. Thank you.Please check out my other items for sale! (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay September 9th, 2024
RESTORED & SELDOM FOUND SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE 8 BELL SONORA 257 - 1914 CHIME CLOCK
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 PLEASE VISIT MY STORE“SETH THOMAS RESTORED ANTIQUE CLOCKS”TO SEE MANY MORE INVESTMENT COLLECTOR QUALITY CLOCKS. JUST FOLLOW THE LINK AT THE “SELLER’S OTHER ITEMS” INFORMATION PART OF THE LISTING HEADER. SOUND FILES ARE INCLUDED IN THE “E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER” AT THE TOP OF MY LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE8 BELL SONORA CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 257 - 1914 Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAYAS A VERY SPECIAL GIFT PURCHASE,FOR YOUR COLLECTION,OR FOR ONE’S OWN PLEASURE IS THE GRAND AND RARE ELEGANT AND TASTEFULLY DESIGNED 8 BELLSETH THOMAS DORIC CABINET SONORA CLOCK NUMBER 257 - 1914. THIS ONE IS ALL ORIGINAL COMPONENTS INCLUDING THE “BOY ON A FENCE” PENDULUM BOB. BOTH CLOCK MOVEMENTSAS WELL AS ALL ASPECTS OF THIS LOVELY 8 BELL SONORAHAVE BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED AND RESTORED. ONE WILL HAVE TO LOOK AN AWFULLY LONG TIME AND WILL STILL NOT FIND A FULLY RESTORED 8 BELL SONORA CHIME CLOCK NO. 257 AS FINE AS THIS ONE! DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THIS IS A SONORA CHIME CLOCK WITH A NEST OF 8PATENTED SONORA RESONATED BELLS – THE CHIMES ARE RESONANT, WITH SUPERB TIMBRE AND DECAY AFTER EACH NOTE IS SOUNDED – OTHER NON-SETH BELL CHIME ANTIQUE CLOCKS SIMPLY CANNOT COMPARE WITH THE TIMBRE AND RESONANCE OF THE BELL SOUNDS FROM THIS SONORA CHIME 257 SONORA. THE NEW OWNER WILL DEFINITELY WANT TO PLACE THE SETH 257 IN A VERY SPECIAL LOCATION IN THE HOME. THE SETH THOMAS SONORA CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 257 - 1914 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” THIRD EDITION, VOLUME 1, PAGE 168. THE SONORA 257 IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, WITH A HIGHEST GRADE SATIN RUBBED AND FRENCH POLISHED RIBBON MAHOGANY PATINA AND A CLEAN AND STYLISH CABINET DESIGN THAT REALLY ATTRACTS ATTENTION. NOTE THE SUPERIOR RIBBON MAHOGANY CLARITYAND GRAIN PATTERNS ON THE SONORA 257 CABINET – SIMPLY LOVELY TO LOOK AT! THE DORIC STYLING WITH ROUND TOP AND GENTLE SIDE CURVES, COUPLED WITH THE 180 DEGREE BONNET MOULDING OVER THE DIAL AND FULL PEDIMENT BASE IS AN INVITING PRESENTATION - AND A GREAT COMPLEMENT TO THE SUPERIOR AND EASILY READ RESTORED AND RESILVERED 6 ½ INCH DIAL, SIGNATURE SETH FULL SPADE HANDS, POLISHED BRASS BEZEL, AND HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED DIAL GLASS. TAKE A LOOK AT THE DIAL AND HEAVY BEVELED GLASS IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO FOUR. THE DIAL IS FLAWLESS AND HAS THE DESIRED PATINA, AND THE ARABIC NUMERALS ARE VIVID AND CLEAR. THIS PARTICULAR DORIC CABINET STYLE SONORA IS REALLY AN ATTENTION GETTER BECAUSE OF ITS STYLE AND STATEMENT WHEN DISPLAYED – IT ALWAYS DRAWS GUESTS OR FRIENDS BACK FOR ANOTHER LOOK. THE 32 NOTE WHITTINGTON MELODY AND THE 16 NOTE WESTMINSTER SEQUENCES ON THE RESONATED BELLS IS JUST GRAND, AND THE HOUR STRIKE CONSISTS OF A DEEP BELL NOTE STRUCK ON BELL NUMBER 8 – A BLEND OF SUPERB TIMBRE, THAT SAYS “LOOK AT ME – I AM OVER 100 YEARS OLD, AND STILL A TREASURE TO BEHOLD!” BY ALL MEANS LISTEN FOR YOURSELF VIA THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER LINKS AT THE START OF THE LISTING. WITH THE SONORA 257 DESIGN, SETH ACHIEVED THE SONORA SOUND IN A MODIFIED DORIC MAHOGANY CABINET WITH FLEXIBLE PLACEMENT OPTIONS - A SMART CHOICE FOR BOTH COLLECTING AND ADORNING THE HOME. INDEED, THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER SONORAS BECAUSE IT CAN BE PLACED PRACTICALLY ANYWHERE AND IS GUARANTEED TO ATTRACT ATTENTION NO MATTER WHERE IT IS LOCATED, WHETHER IT BE USED PRIMARILY FOR TIME KEEPING, AS A DÉCOR ITEM, OR BOTH! PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS FOR HIGH RESOLUTION CLOSE IN VIEWS. THE ORIGINAL SHELLAC ON THE RIBBON MAHOGANY FINISH WAS AMALGAMATED WITH FRESH AMBER SHELLAC, AND THE ENTIRE CABINET WAS PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED AND RESTORED WITH MY SPECIAL PROCESS, IN ORDER TO BRING FORTH THE RICHNESS OF THE ORIGINAL GRAINED MAHOGANY – TIME CONSUMING, YES – BUT JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS SONORA NO. 257 DORIC STYLE CABINET! THE RIBBON MAHOGANY BEAUTY AND SATIN PATINA ARE BOTH IN ABUNDANCE WITH THIS SONORA 257 CABINET – ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER COME ACROSS. EVERY ASPECT OF THE SONORA 257 HAS BEEN RESTORED TO ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING THE NEST OF RESONATED SONORA BELLS. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ONE OF SETH THOMAS’ FINEST SONORA BELL ANTIQUE CLOCKS – AND YOU CAN BE ASSURED OF THE QUALITY, BECAUSE MY PERSONAL OBJECTIVE, AS ALWAYS, IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS! ANYONE WHO DESIRES SHOULD FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS DETAILS OF THE SONORA 257, AS WELL AS DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE VARIOUS SONORAS IN GENERAL. THE WINDING HOLE NEAR THE “8” IS FOR THE HOUR COUNT CHIME; THE ONE NEAR THE “4” IS FOR THE TIME TRAIN. BOTH THE HOUR COUNT AND TIME TRAIN ARE HANDLED BY THE NO. 89AG MOVEMENT. ANOTHER HOLE AT THE “3” IS FOR WINDING THE QUARTER-HOUR WESTMINSTER CHIMES, HANDLED BY THE NO. 104H MOVEMENT. A SMALLER HOLE BELOW THE HAND SHAFT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DIAL IS FOR ACCESSING THE SLOW-FAST TIME ADJUSTMENT. A SLIDE LEVER ON THE SIDE OF THE CASE IS FOR CHIME-SILENT OPERATION. WHEN OPERATED, THE QUARTER HOUR CHIMES WILL BE SILENCED A CLOSE-UP OF THE LEVER IS SHOWN AS AN INSET IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 3. AN ADDITIONAL SLIDE LEVER IS PRESENT FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN THE WHITTINGTON AND THE WESTMINSTER CHIME SEQUENCES. THE 89AG MOVEMENT HANDLES THE TIME AND HOUR STRIKE FUNCTIONS AND THE 104H MOVEMENT HANDLES THE QUARTER HOUR FUNCTIONS. EACH QUARTER HOUR SEQUENCE IS SOUNDED ON THE RESONATED BELLS WITH RICH HARMONICS, TIMBRE AND LINGERING DECAY WHEN STRUCK. THE WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE IS SOUNDED ON FOUR OF THE BELLS. THE WHITTINGTON SEQUENCE IS ANNOUNCED VIA ALL 8 BELLS. THE HOUR COUNT IS SOUNDED AS A FULL BODIED MUSICAL NOTE ON BELL 8. PLEASE MAKE IT A POINT TO LISTEN AND CAREFULLY REVIEW THE ATTACHED SOUND PLAYER FILES IN ORDER TO FULLY APPRECIATE WHAT OWNERS IN THE 1914 TIME FRAME EXPERIENCED WITH THEIR NEW AND, AT THE TIME, VERY EXPENSIVE SONORA 257 CLOCKS. 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. THE NEST OF SONORA BELLS THE RESTORATION PROCESS INCLUDED COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION OF EVERY ASPECT OF THE CLOCK. THE SONORA CHIME BELLS AND CHIME BLOCK ASSEMBLY WERE CAREFULLY DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED TO RESTORE THE RESONANT TIMBRE OF THE SONORA BELLS, AND EXAMINED FOR CONDITION TO INSURE THE ABSENCE OF HAIRLINE CRACKS, ETC. SUPERSIZE PHOTO 9 SHOWS THE DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED AND INSPECTED BELLS AND BELL NEST WITH SOUND CAVITIES THAT CAN BE SEEN ON THE END. CAREFUL INSPECTION OF THE BELLS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: · ONE HAIRLINE CRACK CAN CAUSE A SONORA BELL TO LOSE ALL TONE AND TIMBRE, AND THE BEGINNING OF A HAIRLINE WILL ALMOST ALWAYS GROW TO A FULL HAIRLINE CRACK. · IN ADDITION, OTHER ISSUES WITH CRACKED, BROKEN, OR DETERIORATED WOODEN AND PRESSED FELT BELL SPACERS, USED TO SEPARATE THE BELLS, WILL IMPACT THE SOUND, YET CANNOT BE DETECTED BY CASUAL INSPECTION. · THE ONLY WAY TO ASSURE YOURSELF OF NOT BECOMING VICTIM TO PROBLEMS IS VIA FULL AUTHENTICATION OF THE COMPONENTS, WHICH IS MY PLEDGE TO YOU, THE BUYER. MOVEMENTS - #89AG AND #104HBOTH THE 89AG TIME AND HOUR STRIKE MOVEMENT, AND THE 104H CHIME MOVEMENT WERE DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED WITH ULTRASONICS, INSPECTED IN DETAIL FOR CONDITION OF THE PIVOT BUSHINGS, GEAR TRAIN, AND ARBOR OR PIVOT ABNORMALITIES. OUT OF TOLERANCE BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED. EVERY OPERATIONAL ASPECT OF EACH MOVEMENT WAS ADDRESSED. THE MOVEMENTS WERE THEN REASSEMBLED AND PROPERLY LUBRICATED; BOTH MAINSPRINGS IN THE 89AG WERE UNLOADED, AND SERVICED. THE GREAT MAINSPRING IN THE 104A MOVEMENT WAS UNLOADED, INSPECTED FOR HAIRLINE CRACKS, PROPERLY SERVICED AND RELOADED INTO THE GREAT WHEEL BARREL. THE MAINSPRING EXCEEDED THE DELIVEED FORCE REQUIREMENTS BOTH AT THE START AND AT THE END OF ITS FORCE CURVE - REST ASSURED THE 104H MOVEMENT WILL PERFORM RELIABLY AND PROPERLY. IMPORTANT: THERE ARE THREE CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THE #104H CHIME MOVEMENT: THE GREAT WHEEL GEAR, THE SECOND WHEEL GEAR WITH PINION, AND THE CHIME DRUM THAT SYNCHRONIZES AND DRIVES THE CHIME HAMMERS. IF ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS IS ABOUT TO FAIL, IT MAY NOT BE OBVIOUS. WHEN IT OCCURS, THE COST TO REPAIR WILL GIVE YOU A JOLT, BECAUSE THERE ARE NONE IN SUPPLY CHANNELS; ANOTHER MOVEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED. THAT IS WHY I ALWAYS MAKE SURE THESE CRITICAL COMPONENTS ARE IN TOP CONDITION ON MY RESTORED SETH SONORA CLOCKS. I WILL BE GLAD TO FULLY EXPLAIN THESE CONSIDERATIONS AS WELL AS OTHER IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS WHEN BUYING A SONORA – JUST EMAIL ME OR BE IN TOUCH. GOOD COUNSEL ON A CONTEMPLATED SONORA ACQUISITION WOULD BE: IF ONE ELECTS TO PURCHASE A SONORA OF UNKNOWN CONDITION – EVEN IF WORKING, BY ALL MEANS HOPE FOR THE BEST, BUT AT THE SAME TIME, BE PREPARED FOR PROBLEMS, SUBSEQUENT OPERATIONAL ISSUES AND EXTREME FRUSTRATION, AS WELL AS CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE. JUST LISTEN TO THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE PLAYER AUDIO FILES FOR AN ACCURATE RENDERING OF THE CLARITY, RESONANCE, TONE, AND RICH DECAY OF EACH NOTE STRUCK WHEN THE SONORA 257 CHIMES AND STRIKES THE HOUR. AFTER REASSAMBLY, APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR TIME, CHIME, HOUR STRIKE, SYNCHRONIZATION PENDULUM RATE AND BEAT ERROR ETC. WERE ACCOMPLISHED USING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC MEANS. AN EXTENDED BENCH RUN TEST FOLLOWED. SEVERAL PHOTOS OF THE RESTORATION WORK ARE PART OF THE PORTFOLIO. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION: · AS PART OF THE TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURES ON THE #89AG MOVEMENT, THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR AND THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE ARE CHECKED AND SET - AN OBJECTIVE OF NEAR ZERO FOR BEAT ERROR IS DESIRED. THIS RESTORED 89AG MOVEMENT ADJUSTED TO ZERO ERROR AND STABILIZED AT ZERO ERROR. · FOR PENDULUM BEAT RATE, THE 89AG IS DESIGNED TO RUN AT 9,777 BEATS PER HOUR. THE RESTORED MOVEMENT EASILY HELD THE 9,777 BEAT RATE, MEANING THE TIME KEEPING WILL BE DEPENDABLE AND THE MOVEMENT WILL GIVE RELIABLE SERVICE. IN FACT, BOTH MOVEMENTS IN THE SONORA 57 WERE RESTORED TO SUPERIOR CONDITIION. · THE PENDULUM SWING ARC OF THE RESTORED 89AG MOVEMENT IS A FULL 3 1/2 INCHES, VERY ROBUST AND EXCEEDING ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS. A WIDE PENDULUM SWING IS A POSITIVE INDICATOR OF A HEALTHY MOVEMENT THAT HAS VERY LITTLE FRICTION AND LOTS OF ENERGY. BEWARE OF A #89AG MOVEMENT WITH A PENDULUM AMPLITUDE OF 2 ½ INCHES OR LESS – A SIGN OF POOR MOVEMENT HEALTH. THE FULL RESTORATION SERVICE WORK ON THE SONORA MOVEMENTS AND SONORA BELLS ASSEMBLY, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, IS AN $1000 VALUE IN AND OF ITSELF. IF YOU PURCHASE A SETH THOMAS SONORA CLOCK OF UNKNOWN OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY, A TRIP THE CLOCK DOCTOR IS LIKELY AND COSTLY. WHY NOT PURCHASE ONE THAT YOU CAN DEPEND ON FROM THE GET GO!!! THE SONORA CHIME NO. 257 - 1914 WILL BE THE CENTER-PIECE OF A GRAND DECORATIVE SETTING, AND IT IS AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT, BECAUSE ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE YEAR AFTER YEAR. THIS IS A FULL SIZE DORIC CABINET SONORA CHIME CLOCK, SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, OR SHELF DISPLAY - IDEAL FOR A GIFT, A MEMORABLE PRESENT FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 17 ½” W X 11 ½”H X 8 ¼” 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, EMAIL OR CALL STEVE. IMPORTANT NOTE – E COMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILE LINKS ARE ATTACHED; THERE ARE 6 SOUND PLAYER LINKS. THE FIRST LINK IS THE INTRODUCTION TO THE REMAINING LINKS. THE LINKS ARE INCLUDED AT THE START OF MY LISTING. PLEASE PLAY THEM IN SEQUENCE. SIX SOUND FILES OF THE SETH SONORA CHIME 257 - 1914 WITH #89AG AND # 104H MOVEMENTS IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE IN .MP3 FORMAT:1. VOICE INTRODUCTION2. HIGHLY AMPLIFIED PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE FRONT #89AG MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES.3. WHITTINGTON SEQUENCES AT 6:15 – 6:30 – 6:45 - LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN A SLOW, SLUGGISH OR DRAGGING TEMPO.4. THE FULL 32 NOTE WHITTINGTON SEQUENCE AND HOUR COUNT AT 7:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY - AND AGAIN THE ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW, SLUGGISH OR DRAGGING TEMPO. 5. WESTMINSTER 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 A SLOW, SLUGGISH OR DRAGGING TEMPO 6. THE FULL 16 NOTE WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE 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 OR DRAGGING TEMPO. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay September 27th, 2023
Antique WW1 ASSC US Army 8 Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Chelsea Clock Co. Boston ?
Rare antique WW1 US Army Air Section Signal Corps aircraft clock made by Chelsea Clock Company in February 1918 in Boston Massachusetts. Made for an aircraft of the Air Section Signal Corps US Army, precursor to todays US Air Force. Chelsea is famous for its marine clocks and it's highly unusual to find a Chelsea clock made specifically for an aircraft. Stamped CCC 336 / 116154 on back. A rare find!***NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING***This clock contains radium which is radioactive and cannot be shipped overseas by mail. Please do not buy this and then ask for me to ship it overseas. Unless you have a United States address to ship this to - DO NOT BUY! (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Dec 26, 2021
Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Mantle Clock RARE NOT RUNNING
An absolutely stunning vintage clock. Does not seem to work and Iâ??m not sure why. I took some pictures of the mechanism so maybe somebody who knows can determine whatâ??s going on but I simply do not qualify as a clock expert. Sold as isSmall hairline fracture at top of brass (SHOWN) no evidence of force likely a manufacturing or age defect
Sold on eBay June 23rd, 2024
Large Spherical Rolling Ball Gravity Mystery Clock Harding and Bazeley
Untested/ Being Sold For Parts or Not Working.An unusual limited edition ‘Spherical Weight’ lacquered brass novelty timepiece in good condition, created for The Heritage Collection by Harding & Bazeley, Cheltenham in c.1980.These clocks were made as a limited edition of 1000; we are selling serial number 283.The clock has 24 large polished metal spheres to apply the driving force through gravity. It can however be spring driven – wound by the spokes of the main wheel – and will run for approx 9 days. Untested/ Being Sold For Parts or Not Working. (Condition: Parts Only)
Sold on eBay November 16th, 2024
Le Trianon Habana Juvenia Gold Wash 925 Sterling Carriage Clock Purple Enamel
Le Trianon Habana Juvenia Gold Wash 925 Sterling Carriage Clock Purple EnamelThis clock is in running condition. It does not quite keep accurate time, being off by a few minutes inside of a 12 hour period. It may just need better adjustment of the slow to fast settings.Made to run in the cycle of 24 hours. Or traditionally a one day time piece. Rewind every 24 hours.A very rare one of a kind pieceClock measures2-18” (to edge) tall1-9/16” wide13/16” deepClock without case weight120.73 15 jewel two adjust watch ever 24 hours or of a morningPeriod of suggest sometime between 1882 1934Purple Violet Gallucci enamel, which does have damage, including chips, and normal wearClock metal case made entirely of 925 sterling silverOriginal matching case, bearing makers name, in gold lettering case does show wear, including chips to leather but does function well and closes nicely to store and protect clock.Front of clock readsLE TRIANON HABANA SWISSReverse of clock readsAteliers Juvenia A LA Chaux De Fonds (Suisse) ET Paris Sterling Silver Juvenia M.F.G. Swiss Argent DOHF FAM. Suisse 0.925also has a hallmark center reverse that appears to be a standing lion inside a bean shaped outline (all other small hallmarks of door of case readsJuvenia MFG Swiss15 jewelTwo adjustNOTICE: Crown may be stiff to pull use force! To set time pull downward on crown until it clicks then turn to desired time press crown back in to set.Item ships fully insured! (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Aug 22, 2022
**Fully Restored** RARE 1952 US AIR FORCE 24hr. Chelsea Ships Clock 8.5" Dial
**Fully Restored** RARE 1952 US AIR FORCE 24hr. Chelsea Ships Clock 8.5" Dial - Sold on eBay Aug 22, 2022 for $1,485.00
Sold on eBay Feb 02, 2023
RARE VINTAGE HEUER DASH BOARD PLANE CLOCK AND TIMER MANUAL WIND
MANUAL WIND. AIR FORCE ISSUED. VERY RARE COLLECTABLE ITEM, PLS CHECK PICTURES. SUPERWATCHES LLC is based in Miami, FL.
Sold on eBay September 29th, 2023
1850s Antique J.C BROWN Eight Day Mantle Clock Frosted Glass Rare FORESTVILLE Co
I am pleased to offer this antique J.C. Brown 8-Day mantle clock with a frosted glass door, 4-post steeple design & dark ripple wood. The paper label inside says Patent Applied for Sept. 4th, 1848. It also says Manufactured and sold by the Forestville Manufacturing Company. J. C. Brown…Bristol Conn.I do not know much about antique clocks, specifically how to test to see if it’s in working condition. I am happy to follow any specific instructions to test it, just send me a message.The wooden case is still in nice condition, especially for its age. The main area I need to point out is on one of the 4 posts. The back left post does have some damage towards its tip. This can best be seen in the last photo. Also, please look at the point on the very top of the clock , the highest point, and look towards the backside as this spot also has some slight damage. This can best be seen in the next to last photo. The rest of the woodwork is still very nice with no major damage or chips. The round glass and square frosted glass are still nice with no chips or cracks. They look original but I cannot be sure of that since the clock was purchased at an estate sale. I took a few photos of the dial and the paper label inside so you can see their condition. There is a minute hand and second hand. Again, not sure if any of these are the original parts or replacements There is a little metal latch that twists and is supposed to keep the door closed but I could not get it to latch and didn’t want to force it so some adjustments may be needed. Let me know if you need a photo of this.The highest measurement is approximately 20”. The base measures approximately 11.5” by 3.75”.I could only upload 24 photos but am happy to send more photos upon request.The clock comes with everything shown. There are two keys, a pendulum, and a few papers that was with the clock.SHIPPING- The clock will be double boxed and fully insured. First, it will be packed and protected in the box that is shown in the photos. It is a perfect fit and has styrofoam inside to keep it from shifting. I will add extra protection around the 4 posts and on the frosted glass. Next, I will wrap this box in bubble wrap, then place it inside a larger sturdy box that will also have padding inside. It will be clearly marked FRAGILE in multiple places with red stickers. Due to the size of the exterior box (34”x21”x12”) the USPS charges extra for shipping. If you happen to end up paying more than the actual cost of shipping & insurance, I will refund the difference. If you happen to pay less than the actual cost of shipping, I will pay the difference. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Jun 01, 2021
Vintage Rare Smith's Royal Air Force issued Military Clock, Dated 1942 RAF WWII
Museum Quality Original Smiths Royal Air Force issued Clock from WW2, dated 1942.
Sold on eBay September 16th, 2023
Vintage Breitling Military Chronograph w Time of TripAircraft Clock Rare Display
Up for sale is a rare vintage Breitling Military Chronograph with Time of Trip Aircraft Clock set in a desktop display with German barometer and US 9th Air Force badge. This collectible item has a black aluminum frame material with a coated finish and an analog display type. The clock features a 12-hour dial and a chronograph for measuring time intervals. The Swiss-made clock was manufactured during the mid-20th century and has a military theme with a model designed for military use. It is powered by a mainspring and is NOT in working condition. This antique clock is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate vintage timepieces. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Nov 25, 2020
Heuer aircraft cockpit clock - Leonidas from Italian Air Force
Heuer Leonidas aircraft clock from the 1930's. The clock is in a good condition and all functions work as they should. The clock was used by the Italian Air Force.
Sold on eBay Aug 27, 2021
FRED PARIS Force 10 Bronze cable Alarm Desk Clock New Batt w/ Box
Alarm tested and working.
Sold on eBay Feb 1, 2023
Rare 1943 Seth Thomas WWII Air Force Bakelite Porthole Radio Room Clock #5164
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Rare 1943 Seth Thomas WWII Air Force Bakelite Porthole Radio Room Clock #5164 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
Sold on eBay Mar 11, 2022
WWII Seth Thomas US Army Air Force Port Hole Clock w Key Works Ex Condition
For sale is a WWII Seth Thomas US Army Air Force Port Hole Clock with Key. I turned the key one round and the colck has been running for over an hour. The face is clean with no wear. There is one small nick on the edge of the bakelite body which is shown in photo #3.
Sold on eBay September 11th, 2023
SETH THOMAS RESTORED ANTIQUE SONORA CHIME CLOCK #5 -1911 IN ADAMANTINE MAHOGANY
eBay SOUND FILES ARE INCLUDED IN THE “E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER” AT THE TOP OF MY LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE 4 BELL SONORA CHIME CLOCKNUMBER 5 - 1911 Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAYFROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION IS THE SELDOM SEEN, ELEGANTAND TASTEFULLY DESIGNEDSETH THOMAS 4 BELL SONORA WESTMINSTER CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 5 - 1911. THIS FULLY RESTORED SONORA 5 IS QUITE A FIND, AND SELDOM SEEN, BECAUSE SONORA 5’S IN PRISTINE CONDITION ARE HELD IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS DUE TO THEIR RARITY. BOTH CLOCK MOVEMENTS AS WELL AS ALL ASPECTS OF THIS LOVELY SONORA HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED AND RESTORED. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THIS IS ONE OF THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE ADAMANTINE CABINET SONORA CHIME CLOCK, VINTAGE 1911, WITH A NEST OF 4 PATENTED SONORA BELLS. THE CHIMES ARE RESONANT, WITH SUPERB TIMBRE AND DECAY AFTER EACH NOTE IS SOUNDED – OTHER NON-SETH BELL CHIME ANTIQUE CLOCKS SIMPLY CANNOT COMPARE WITH THE TIMBRE AND RESONANCE OF THE BELL SOUNDS FROM THIS SONORA CHIME NUMBER 5 SONORA. THE NEW OWNER WILL DEFINITELY WANT TO PLACE THE SETH SONORA 5 IN A VERY SPECIAL LOCATION IN THE HOME. THE SETH THOMAS SONORA CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 5 – 1911 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” THIRD EDITION, VOLUME 1, PAGE 152. THE SONORA 5 IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, WITH THE ADAMANTINE MAHOGANY HIGHEST GRADE CABINET, AND CLEAN AND STYLISH CABINET DESIGN APPOINTMENTS THAT REALLY ATTRACT ATTENTION. THE CLASSIC PEDIMENT SONORA HAS A SILVERED FIVE INCH DIAL WITH VIVID BLACK NUMERALS, AND A POLISHED BRASS BEZEL. SETH THOMAS SIGNATURE FULL SPADE HOUR AND MINUTE HANDS COMPLEMENT THE DIAL. THE GOTHIC ARCH TOP AND SIMPLE ELEGANCE OF THE CABINET COMPLETES THE PRESENTATION TO PRODUCE AN ELEGANT EARLY SONORA – A COMBINATION THAT IS SO HARD TO FIND IN THE MARKET PLACE. NOTICE THE GOLDEN BOTTOM AND TOP ADORNMENTS ON THE FRONT COLUMNS, AS WELL AS THE VERTICAL LINE WORK ON THE COLUMNS – SELDOM FOUND AS THE ADORNMENTS ON THE SONORA 5 WERE A SPECIAL ORDER ITEM WHEN ORIGINALLY PURCHASED. THIS PARTICULAR CABINET SONORA IS REALLY AN ATTENTION GETTER BECAUSE OF ITS STYLE AND STATEMENT WHEN DISPLAYED – IT ALWAYS DRAWS GUESTS OR FRIENDS BACK FOR ANOTHER LOOK. BY ALL MEANS LISTEN TO THE QUARTER HOUR CHIME SECUENCES AND THE HOUR STRIKE FOR YOURSELF VIA THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER LINKS AT THE START OF THE LISTING. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS FOR HIGH RESOLUTION CLOSE IN VIEWS. THE ORIGINAL ADAMANTINE MAHOGANY FINISH WAS RETAINED, AND THE ENTIRE CABINET WAS PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED AND RESTORED WITH MY SPECIAL PROCESS, IN ORDER TO BRING FORTH THE RICHNESS OF THE ORIGINAL ADAMANTINE MAHOGANY FINISH – TIME CONSUMING, YES – BUT JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS SONORA NO. 5 CABINET! EVERY ASPECT OF THE SONORA 5 HAS BEEN RESTORED TO ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING THE NEST OF FOUR DEEP TONED SONORA BELLS. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ONE OF SETH THOMAS’ FINEST SONORA BELL ANTIQUE CLOCKS – AND YOU CAN BE ASSURED OF THE QUALITY, BECAUSE MY PERSONAL OBJECTIVE, AS ALWAYS, IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS! ANYONE WHO DESIRES SHOULD FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS DETAILS OF THE SONORA 5, AS WELL AS DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE VARIOUS SONORAS IN GENERAL. THE WINDING HOLE NEAR THE “8” IS FOR THE HOUR COUNT CHIME; THE ONE NEAR THE “4” IS FOR THE TIME TRAIN. BOTH THE HOUR COUNT AND TIME TRAIN ARE HANDLED BY THE FRONT MOVEMENT, WHICH IS AN EARLY VINTAGE #89 SERIES SETH MOVEMENT, USED IN THE VERY EARLIEST SONORAS. ANOTHER HOLE AT THE “3” IS FOR WINDING THE QUARTER-HOUR WESTMINSTER CHIMES, HANDLED BY THE REAR SONORA MOVEMENT, AN EARLY VERSION OF THE SETH #90 SERIES. THE SMALLER HOLE BELOW THE HAND SHAFT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DIAL IS FOR ACCESSING THE SLOW-FAST TIME ADJUSTMENT. NOTE THE SLIDE LEVER ON THE SIDE OF THE CABINET FOR CHIME-SILENT OPERATION. WHEN OPERATED, THE QUARTER HOUR CHIMES. A CLOSE-UP OF THE LEVER IS SHOWN AS AN INSET IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 3. THE FRONT 89 MOVEMENT HANDLES THE TIME AND HOUR STRIKE FUNCTIONS AND THE REAR 90 MOVEMENT HANDLES THE QUARTER HOUR FUNCTIONS. EACH QUARTER HOUR SEQUENCE IS SOUNDED ON THE RESONATED BELLS WITH RICH HARMONICS, TIMBRE AND LINGERING DECAY WHEN STRUCK. PLEASE MAKE IT A POINT TO LISTEN AND CAREFULLY REVIEW THE ATTACHED SOUND PLAYER FILES IN ORDER TO FULLY APPRECIATE WHAT OWNERS IN THE EARLY 1900’S TIME FRAME EXPERIENCED WITH THEIR NEW AND, AT THE TIME, VERY EXPENSIVE SONORA NUMBER 5 CLOCKS. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILSVIEWERS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE NOTE: WHILE AESTHETIC BEAUTY OF YOUR ANTIQUE CLOCK IS IMPORTANT, MECHANICAL CONDITION IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT! CYOBSERVE THAT NEARLY HALF OF MY LISTING TEXT 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 NEST OF SONORA BELLS THE RESTORATION PROCESS INCLUDED COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION OF EVERY ASPECT OF THE CLOCK. THE SONORA CHIME BELLS AND CHIME BLOCK ASSEMBLY WERE CAREFULLY EXAMINED FOR CONDITION TO INSURE THE ABSENCE OF HAIRLINE CRACKS, ETC. CAREFUL INSPECTION OF THE BELLS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: · ONE HAIRLINE CRACK CAN CAUSE A SONORA BELL TO LOSE ALL TONE AND TIMBRE, AND THE BEGINNING OF A HAIRLINE WILL ALMOST ALWAYS GROW TO A FULL HAIRLINE CRACK. · IN ADDITION, OTHER ISSUES WITH CRACKED, BROKEN, OR DETERIORATED WOODEN AND PRESSED FELT BELL SPACERS, USED TO SEPARATE THE BELLS, WILL IMPACT THE SOUND, YET CANNOT BE DETECTED BY CASUAL INSPECTION. · THE ONLY WAY TO ASSURE YOURSELF OF NOT BECOMING VICTIM TO PROBLEMS IS VIA FULL AUTHENTICATION OF THE COMPONENTS, WHICH IS MY PLEDGE TO YOU, THE BUYER. MOVEMENTS - #89M AND #90D BOTH THE 89M TIME AND HOUR STRIKE MOVEMENT, AND THE 90D CHIME MOVEMENT, WERE DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED WITH ULTRASONICS, INSPECTED IN DETAIL FOR CONDITION OF THE PIVOT BUSHINGS, GEAR TRAIN, AND ARBOR OR PIVOT ABNORMALITIES. OUT OF TOLERANCE BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED. EVERY OPERATIONAL ASPECT OF EACH MOVEMENT WAS ADDRESSED. THE MOVEMENTS WERE THEN REASSEMBLED AND PROPERLY LUBRICATED; BOTH MAINSPRINGS IN THE 89 WERE UNLOADED, TESTED, INSPECTED, PROPERLY LUBRICATED, AND RELOADED. THE PENDULUM BEAT AMPLITUDE WIDTH OF THE RESTORED 89M MOVEMENT IS A FULL 3 5/8 INCHES AS MEASURED FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BOB AT LEFT SWING TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOB AT RIGHT SWING. THIS FAR EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM SPEC OF 2 1/4 INCHES! THE ROBUST AMPLITUDE WIDTH INDICATES THE MOVEMENT IS IN THE HIGHEST STATE OF GOOD HEALTH, WITH VIRTUALLY NO FRICTION, NO DRAG, AND PLENTY OF RESERVE ENERGY FROM THE MAINSPRINGS. AS INFORMATION, BEWARE IF A #89 MOVEMENT HAS AN ANEMIC PENDULUM BEAT SWING BECAUSE IT IS A TALE-TALE INDICATOR OF POOR MOVEMENT HEALTH AND THE NEED FOR EXTENSIVE SERVICE WORK. SUPERSIZE PHOTO 9 SHOWS THE RESTORED 89M AND 90D MOVEMENTS. THE GREAT MAINSPRING IN THE 90 MOVEMENT WAS UNLOADED, INSPECTED FOR HAIRLINE CRACKS, PROPERLY SERVICED AND RELOADED. THE MAINSPRING EXCEEDED THE DELIVEED FORCE REQUIREMENTS BOTH AT THE START AND AT THE END OF ITS FORCE CURVE - REST ASSURED THE 90 MOVEMENT WILL PERFORM RELIABLY AND PROPERLY. IMPORTANT: THERE ARE THREE ESPECIALLY CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THE #90 CHIME MOVEMENT: THE GREAT WHEEL GEAR, THE SECOND WHEEL GEAR WITH PINION, AND THE CHIME DRUM THAT SYNCHRONIZES AND DRIVES THE CHIME HAMMERS. IF ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS IS ABOUT TO FAIL, IT MAY NOT BE OBVIOUS. WHEN IT OCCURS, THE COST TO REPAIR WILL GIVE YOU A JOLT, BECAUSE THERE ARE NONE IN SUPPLY CHANNELS; ANOTHER MOVEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED. THAT IS WHY I ALWAYS MAKE SURE THESE CRITICAL COMPONENTS ARE IN TOP CONDITION ON MY RESTORED SETH SONORA CLOCKS. I WILL BE GLAD TO FULLY EXPLAIN THESE CONSIDERATIONS AS WELL AS OTHER IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS WHEN BUYING A SONORA – JUST EMAIL ME OR GIVE ME A CALL. MY EMAIL AND TELEPHONE NUMBER IS LISTED NEAR THE END. GOOD COUNSEL ON A CONTEMPLATED SONORA ACQUISITION WOULD BE: IF ONE ELECTS TO PURCHASE A SONORA OF UNKNOWN CONDITION – EVEN IF WORKING, BY ALL MEANS HOPE FOR THE BEST, BUT AT THE SAME TIME, BE PREPARED FOR PROBLEMS, SUBSEQUENT OPERATIONAL ISSUES AND EXTREME FRUSTRATION, AS WELL AS CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE. JUST LISTEN TO THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE PLAYER AUDIO FILES FOR AN ACCURATE RENDERING OF THE CLARITY, RESONANCE, TONE, AND RICH DECAY OF EACH NOTE STRUCK WHEN THE SONORA NUMBER 5 CHIMES AND STRIKES THE HOUR. AFTER REASSAMBLY, APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR TIME, CHIME, HOUR STRIKE, SYNCHRONIZATION PENDULUM RATE AND BEAT ERROR ETC. WERE ACCOMPLISHED USING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC MEANS. AN EXTENDED BENCH RUN TEST FOLLOWED. SEVERAL PHOTOS OF THE RESTORATION WORK ARE PART OF THE PORTFOLIO. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION: REFER TO HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTO 11 · AS PART OF THE TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURES ON THE #89 MOVEMENT, THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR AND THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE ARE CHECKED AND SET - AN OBJECTIVE OF NEAR ZERO FOR BEAT ERROR IS DESIRED. THIS RESTORED 89 MOVEMENT ADJUSTED TO ZERO ERROR AND STABILIZED AT ZERO ERROR. · FOR PENDULUM BEAT RATE, THE 89 IS DESIGNED TO RUN AT 9,777 BEATS PER HOUR. THE RESTORED MOVEMENT EASILY HELD THE 9,777 BEAT RATE, MEANING THE TIME KEEPING WILL BE DEPENDABLE AND THE MOVEMENT WILL GIVE RELIABLE SERVICE. IN FACT, BOTH MOVEMENTS IN THE SONORA 1 WERE RESTORED TO SUPERIOR CONDITIION. · THE FULL RESTORATION SERVICE WORK ON THE SONORA MOVEMENTS AND SONORA BELLS ASSEMBLY, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, IS A $750 VALUE IN AND OF ITSELF. IF YOU PURCHASE A SETH THOMAS SONORA CLOCK OF UNKNOWN OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY, A TRIP THE CLOCK DOCTOR IS LIKELY AND COSTLY. WHY NOT PURCHASE ONE THAT YOU CAN DEPEND ON FROM THE GET GO!!! THE SONORA CHIME NO. 5 - 1911 WILL BE THE CENTER-PIECE OF A GRAND DECORATIVE SETTING, AND IT IS AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT, BECAUSE ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE YEAR AFTER YEAR. THIS IS A FULL SIZE CABINET SONORA CHIME CLOCK, SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, OR SHELF DISPLAY - IDEAL FOR A GIFT, A MEMORABLE PRESENT FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 11” W X 14” H X 7 ¼” 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 NOTE – E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER FILES ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. FOUR SOUND FILES OF THE SETH SONORA CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 5 - 1911 ARE INCLUDED: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUND FILES 2. PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT 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 NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN A SLOW, SLUGGISH OR DRAGGING TEMPO 4. THE FULL 16 NOTE WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE 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 OR DRAGGING 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. THE FILES ARE POSTED VIA THE E COMMERCE PLAYER AT THE START OF MY LISTING. SIMPLY CLICK ON THE PLAY BUTTON TO HEAR ALL FILES IN SUCCESSION, OR CLICK ON THE INDIVIDUAL FILE ICONS THAT APPEAR TO HEAR EACH ONE BY ITSELF. IF UNABLE TO PLAY THEM VIA THE PLAYER, YOU CAN EMAIL ME AND I WILL SEND THE .MP3 FILES TO YOU. INCLUDE YOUR REGULAR EMAIL ADDRESS PLEASE. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Sold on eBay Jun 04, 2022
CHELSEA U.S. AIR FORCE CLOCK ~8 1/2 IN~1959~MISSILE SILO?~24 hr DIAL ORIGINAL
I OBTAINED THIS CLOCK AND 3 OTHERS FROM A PICKER IN NORTH DAKOTA. , THE CLOCK IS IN SUPERB ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION,! CHELSEA U.S. AIR FORCE CLOCK~8 1/2"DIAL~24 HOUR~CIRCA 1959. ANY WORN PIVOT BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED, AND THE MAINSPRING WAS UNLOADED, PROPERLY CLEANED AND INSPECTED, LUBRICATED, AND RELOADED INTO THE MAINSPRING BARREL.
Sold on eBay Aug 22, 2022
CHELSEA U.S. AIR FORCE CLOCK ~8 1/2 IN~1966~MISSILE SILO?~24 hr DIAL ORIGINAL
I OBTAINED THIS CLOCK AND 3 OTHERS FROM A PICKER IN NORTH DAKOTA. , THE CLOCK IS IN SUPERB ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION,! CHELSEA U.S. AIR FORCE CLOCK~8 1/2"DIAL~24 HOUR~CIRCA 1966. ANY WORN PIVOT BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED, AND THE MAINSPRING WAS UNLOADED, PROPERLY CLEANED AND INSPECTED, LUBRICATED, AND RELOADED INTO THE MAINSPRING BARREL.
Sold on eBay Apr 11, 2022