Rare And Collectible Clocks : Clocks 1928 Herschede Value Guide - Price List

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1928 Year Herschede Sheffield model 9 tube grandfather clock

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RESTORED SETH THOMAS GRAND ANTIQUE WESTMINSTER CHIME CLOCK #73-1921 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 PLAYER” SOUND FILE LINKS ARE ATTACHED AT THE START OF THIS LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 – 1921 Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com SPECIAL NOTE:TO SEE ALL OF MY SELECTIONS, PLEASE USE THE “SELLER INFORMATION” LINK, LOCATED IN THE “SELLER INFORMATION” BLOCK, TOP RIGHT OF THE LISTING. OFFERED TODAYFOR YOUR SPECIAL GIFT LIST, OR FOR ONE’S INVESTMENT COLLECTION, OR FOR PERSONAL USE AND ENJOYMENTIS A RARE, MAGNIFICANT, ELEGANT AND FULLY RESTORED LARGE DORIC CATHEDRAL WESTMINSTER CHIME CABINET CLOCK - THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 – 1921. I AM PLEASED TO SHOW YOU THIS ONE BECAUSE IT IS THE ABSOLUTE KING OF SETH’S LARGE WESTMINSTER CHIME MANTLE, BRACKET, TABLE OR SHELF CLOCKS OF THE 1920’S.WHEN I FIND A RESTORABLE CHIME 73 I MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BRING IT BACK VIA A FULL RESTORATION TO THE GRAND ELEGANCE THE CHIME 73 DESERVES.SO IT TRULY IS AN HONOR FOR ME TO PRESENT THIS FULLY RESTORED SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73, FOR YOUR PURCHASE CONSIDERATION. THE SETH THOMAS CHIME 73 – 1921 IS REFERENCED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS,” THIRD EDITION, VOLUME 1 PAGE 162. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES YOU PROBABLY NOTICED FROM THE ABOVE PARAGRAPHS THAT I USED SEVERAL SUPERLATIVE DESCRIPTIVE WORDS TO INTRODUCE THIS CLOCK – THAT IS BECAUSE THE CHIME 73 IS A WINNING BLEND OF THE FOLLOWING:· THE BEST WESTMINSTER CHIME MOVEMENT EVER MADE BY ANY MANUFACTURER, THE SETH THOMAS #113A, WEIGHING IN AT A FULL 5+ POUNDS – TWICE THE WEIGHT OF MOST OTHER WESTMINSTER MOVEMENTS.· SETH’S HIGHEST GRADE AND MOST TASTEFULLY DESIGNED DORIC CABINET IN RIBBON MAHOGANY, WITH PRESERVED AND CONDITIONED SHELLAC PATINA – TRULY A SIGHT TO BEHOLD.· FANCY PIERCED GOLD HEAVY DIAL PLATE WITH 6 INCH DIAMETER SILVERED CHAPTER RING AND 2 SUBSIDIARY DIALS, ONE FOR TIME REGULATION AND THE OTHER TO SILENCE THE QUARTER HOUR CHIMES WHEN DESIRED – A CLOSE UP OF THE SUB DIALS IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4.· STATELY, ROBUST AND RESONANT WESTMINSTER NOTES AND HOUR STRIKE FROM THE MAYLAND BRONZE ALLOY CHIME ROD BANK· HEAVY SOLID BRONZE PENDULUM BOB AND BRASS WIDE WING KEY · FINDING A CHIME 73 WITH THIS OPTIONAL PIERCED GOLD DIAL PLATE IS A SELDOM HAPPENING, SO WHENEVER I SEE ONE THAT CAN BE PROPERLY RESTORED, I ALWAYS SECURE IT. WELL HERE IT IS, AND YOU WILL NOT FIND A CHIME 73 – 1921 AS NICE AS THE ONE I PRESENT FOR AUCTION THIS DAY – VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY AND VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS CONDITION! IF YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THAT MOST SPECIAL CHIME 73, HERE IT IS - YOU NEED READ NO FURTHER - REST ASSURED THIS ONE IS A TOP ALL TIME SELECTION PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DISCUSSING OTHER DETAILS OR TERMS.STEVE. EACH CHIME 73 RESTORED BY ME IS A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF SETH THOMAS AND HIS HUGE POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE AMERICAN CLOCK MAKING SAGA. EVERY DETAIL OF THE CLOCK WAS HANDLED IN THE RESTORATION, INCLUDING AESTHETICS, OPERATIONALITY, AND CABINET PRESENTATION. MANY HOURS WERE CONSUMED IN THIS RESTORATION, AS YOU CAN IMAGINE. SPECIAL NOTICE: THE DORIC CABINET CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 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. CONSIDER THE FACT THAT THE 113A MOVEMENT WEIGHS IN AT FIVE POUNDS, MORE THAN TWICE THE WEIGHT OF THE 124 MOVEMENT.IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOVELY AND IMPRESSIVE ANTIQUE DORIC CABINET WESTMINSTER THAT WILL MAKE A GRAND STATEMENT ON DISPLAY IN YOUR SPECIAL LOCATION, THEN THE CHIME 73 WILL BE QUITE A PLEASANT ATTRACTION INDEED. PLEASE LOOK THROUGH THE PORTFOLIO OF HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO GAIN AN APPRECIATION OF THIS FINE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 – I ASSURE YOU THAT IT LOOKS AND SOUNDS EVEN BETTER THAN THE PHOTOS AND SOUND FILES CAN DEPICT – QUITE AN ANTIQUE WESTMINSTER CLOCK INDEED. THE CHIME 73 CASE WAS ONE OF SETH THOMAS’ FINEST GRADE PRODUCTS, MARKETED TO THE HIGHER INCOME FOLKS OF THE EARLY 1920’S. THE CLOCK’S PRESERVED ORIGINAL SATIN RUBBED SHELLAC PATINA OF RIBBON MAHOGANY HIGHLIGHTS THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE WOOD ITSELF, AND COMPLEMENTS THE ELEGANT AND DRAMATIC CABINET DESIGN. THE AGED SHELLAC IS SATIN-LIKE AND RICHLY SHADED AND SIMPLY CANNOT BE DUPLICATED.THE CABINET APPOINTMENTS INCLUSE FLUTED QUARTER COLUMNS ON BOTH FRONT EDGES, COMBINED WITH MOULDINGS AND SIDE SOUND WINDOWS THAT REALLY SET THIS ONE APART FROM THE REST. THIS IS A COLLECTOR GRADE ANTIQUE SETH WESTMINSTER OF THE HIGHEST ORDER – ONE THAT WILL ALWAYS INCREASE IN VALUE AND BECOME EVEN MORE DESIRED AS THE YEARS PASS. – I AM EXCITED AND PLEASED TO OFFER IT TO YOU! 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· PREMIUM LARGE FANCY PIERCED GOLD DIAL PLATE WITH 6 INCH SILVERED DIAL RING, SUBSIDIARY DIALS AND RECESSED BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS – NOTE THIS IS THE FINEST DIAL PLATE SETH OFFERED ON THE CHIME 73 – MUCH SUPERIOR TO THE REGULAR SILVERED DIAL PLATE - TAKE A LOOK VIA SUPERSIZE PHOTOS 1, 4, AND 5.· SIGNATURE CUT BRASS FANCY SERPENTINE DESIGN HOUR AND MINUTE HANDS· LARGE OVERSIZE SOUND CHAMBER WITH 5 HEAVY MAYLAND BRONZE ALLOY CATHEDRAL CHIME SCROLLED MAHOGANY SIDE SOUND PANELS LEFT AND RIGHT FOR AESTHETIC ENHANCEMENT AND ADDED EMPHASIS TO THE WESTMINSTER SEQUENCES AS STRUCK ON THE MAYLAND BRONZE ALLOY CHIMES.· TRUE RIBBON MAHOGANY WITH SHELLAC RUBBED PATINA FINISH· DESIGNED TO BE “THE GRAND DORIC CABINET WESTMINSTER” OF THE PERIOD THE CHIME 73 - 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; THIS GRAND CLOCK IS ANOTHER ONE I JUST LOVE AND HATE TO PART WITH. YOU WILL LOVE IT TOO! PLEASE LOOK OVER THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND CAREFULLY STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. IN THE PHOTOS PLEASE NOTE THE CABINET ADORNMENTS AND FEATURES, AS WELL AS THE LOVELY AND EYE CATCHING DESIGN, APPOINTMENTS, DOUBLE COLUMNS AND 180 DEGREE ARCH WORK OVER THE TOP OF THE DIAL.THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 – 1921 GLORIOUSLY CHIMES EACH ¼ HOUR ON THE RESONANT MAYLAND CATHEDRAL CHIME RODS IN THE LARGE DORIC 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.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 SUB-DIALS ARE CONTAINED IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4. NOTICE THAT THE HEAVY PREMIUM PIERCED GOLD DESIGN DIAL ASSEMBLY IS CLEAN AND FLAWLESS.THIS IS A LARGE FULL SIZE DORIC 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” W X 14” H X 7 ½” D.ENJOY THE LISTING – IF YOU WISH TO DISCUSS OPTIONS, OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ME, STEVE. 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. 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. I USE FINEST QUALITY MAINSPRINGS, NOT INEXPENSIVE REPLACEMENTS!! 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. A VIEW OF THE NEW MAINSPRINGS AND OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE #113A MOVEMENT, PREPARED FOR REASSEMBLY, IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 9. IMPORTANT: POST RESTORATION ADJUSTMENTS: ELECTRONIC TESTS WERE PERFORMED TO ADJUST AND 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 PENDULUM BEAT RATE ADJUSTMENT WAS ALSO PERFORMED, 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.I TREAT EACH RESTORATION AS IF THE COMPLETED CLOCK WILL RESIDE IN MY PERSONAL COLLECTION. IN FACT THIS CHIME 73 WANTED TO RESIDE IN MY COLLECTION, AND MY INTENT WAS TO KEEP THIS ONE – YET THE HUNT FOR ANOTHER IS PART OF MY PASSON, SO I RESTORED THIS ONE TO SHARE IT WITH THE EBAY SHOPPERS WHO APPRECIATE TRULY FINE ANTIQUE CLOCKS. 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!! 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. IMPORTANT NOTES ON USING THE E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER FOUR SOUND FILES OF THE SETH CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 - 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 73 – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ME, STEVE B. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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FULLY RESTORED SETH THOMAS GRAND ANTIQUE WESTMINSTER CHIME CLOCK NO. 70-1928

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New ListingRESTORED SETH THOMAS GRAND ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 - 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 PLAYER” SOUND FILE LINKS ARE ATTACHED AT THE START OF THIS LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 – 1921 Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com SPECIAL NOTE:TO SEE ALL OF MY SELECTIONS, PLEASE USE THE “SELLER'S OTHER ITEMS" LINK, LOCATED IN THE “SELLER INFORMATION” BLOCK, TOP RIGHT OF THE LISTING. OFFERED TODAYFOR YOUR SPECIAL GIFT LIST, OR FOR ONE’S INVESTMENT COLLECTION, OR FOR PERSONAL USE AND ENJOYMENTIS A RARE, MAGNIFICANT, ELEGANT AND FULLY RESTORED LARGE DORIC CATHEDRAL WESTMINSTER CHIME CABINET CLOCK - THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 – 1921. I AM PLEASED TO SHOW YOU THIS ONE BECAUSE IT IS THE ABSOLUTE KING OF SETH’S LARGE WESTMINSTER CHIME MANTLE, BRACKET, TABLE OR SHELF CLOCKS OF THE 1920’S.WHEN I FIND A RESTORABLE CHIME 73 I MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BRING IT BACK VIA A FULL RESTORATION TO THE GRAND ELEGANCE THE CHIME 73 DESERVES.SO IT TRULY IS AN HONOR FOR ME TO PRESENT THIS FULLY RESTORED SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73, FOR YOUR PURCHASE CONSIDERATION. THE SETH THOMAS CHIME 73 – 1921 IS REFERENCED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS,” THIRD EDITION, VOLUME 1 PAGE 162. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES YOU PROBABLY NOTICED FROM THE ABOVE PARAGRAPHS THAT I USED SEVERAL SUPERLATIVE DESCRIPTIVE WORDS TO INTRODUCE THIS CLOCK – THAT IS BECAUSE THE CHIME 73 IS A WINNING BLEND OF THE FOLLOWING:· THE BEST WESTMINSTER CHIME MOVEMENT EVER MADE BY ANY MANUFACTURER, THE SETH THOMAS #113A, WEIGHING IN AT A FULL 5+ POUNDS – TWICE THE WEIGHT OF MOST OTHER WESTMINSTER MOVEMENTS.· SETH’S HIGHEST GRADE AND MOST TASTEFULLY DESIGNED DORIC CABINET IN RIBBON MAHOGANY, WITH PRESERVED AND CONDITIONED SHELLAC PATINA – TRULY A SIGHT TO BEHOLD.· FANCY PIERCED GOLD HEAVY DIAL PLATE WITH 6 INCH DIAMETER SILVERED CHAPTER RING AND 2 SUBSIDIARY DIALS, ONE FOR TIME REGULATION AND THE OTHER TO SILENCE THE QUARTER HOUR CHIMES WHEN DESIRED – A CLOSE UP OF THE SUB DIALS IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4.· STATELY, ROBUST AND RESONANT WESTMINSTER NOTES AND HOUR STRIKE FROM THE MAYLAND BRONZE ALLOY CHIME ROD BANK· HEAVY SOLID BRONZE PENDULUM BOB AND BRASS WIDE WING KEY · FINDING A CHIME 73 WITH THIS OPTIONAL PIERCED GOLD DIAL PLATE IS A SELDOM HAPPENING, SO WHENEVER I SEE ONE THAT CAN BE PROPERLY RESTORED, I ALWAYS SECURE IT. WELL HERE IT IS, AND YOU WILL NOT FIND A CHIME 73 – 1921 AS NICE AS THE ONE I PRESENT FOR AUCTION THIS DAY – VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY AND VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS CONDITION! IF YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THAT MOST SPECIAL CHIME 73, HERE IT IS - YOU NEED READ NO FURTHER - REST ASSURED THIS ONE IS A TOP ALL TIME SELECTION PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DISCUSSING OTHER DETAILS OR TERMS.STEVE. EACH CHIME 73 RESTORED BY ME IS A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF SETH THOMAS AND HIS HUGE POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE AMERICAN CLOCK MAKING SAGA. EVERY DETAIL OF THE CLOCK WAS HANDLED IN THE RESTORATION, INCLUDING AESTHETICS, OPERATIONALITY, AND CABINET PRESENTATION. MANY HOURS WERE CONSUMED IN THIS RESTORATION, AS YOU CAN IMAGINE. SPECIAL NOTICE: THE DORIC CABINET CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 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. CONSIDER THE FACT THAT THE 113A MOVEMENT WEIGHS IN AT FIVE POUNDS, MORE THAN TWICE THE WEIGHT OF THE 124 MOVEMENT.IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOVELY AND IMPRESSIVE ANTIQUE DORIC CABINET WESTMINSTER THAT WILL MAKE A GRAND STATEMENT ON DISPLAY IN YOUR SPECIAL LOCATION, THEN THE CHIME 73 WILL BE QUITE A PLEASANT ATTRACTION INDEED. PLEASE LOOK THROUGH THE PORTFOLIO OF HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO GAIN AN APPRECIATION OF THIS FINE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 – I ASSURE YOU THAT IT LOOKS AND SOUNDS EVEN BETTER THAN THE PHOTOS AND SOUND FILES CAN DEPICT – QUITE AN ANTIQUE WESTMINSTER CLOCK INDEED. THE CHIME 73 CASE WAS ONE OF SETH THOMAS’ FINEST GRADE PRODUCTS, MARKETED TO THE HIGHER INCOME FOLKS OF THE EARLY 1920’S. THE CLOCK’S PRESERVED ORIGINAL SATIN RUBBED SHELLAC PATINA OF RIBBON MAHOGANY HIGHLIGHTS THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE WOOD ITSELF, AND COMPLEMENTS THE ELEGANT AND DRAMATIC CABINET DESIGN. THE AGED SHELLAC IS SATIN-LIKE AND RICHLY SHADED AND SIMPLY CANNOT BE DUPLICATED.THE CABINET APPOINTMENTS INCLUSE FLUTED QUARTER COLUMNS ON BOTH FRONT EDGES, COMBINED WITH MOULDINGS AND SIDE SOUND WINDOWS THAT REALLY SET THIS ONE APART FROM THE REST. THIS IS A COLLECTOR GRADE ANTIQUE SETH WESTMINSTER OF THE HIGHEST ORDER – ONE THAT WILL ALWAYS INCREASE IN VALUE AND BECOME EVEN MORE DESIRED AS THE YEARS PASS. – I AM EXCITED AND PLEASED TO OFFER IT TO YOU! 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· PREMIUM LARGE FANCY PIERCED GOLD DIAL PLATE WITH 6 INCH SILVERED DIAL RING, SUBSIDIARY DIALS AND RECESSED BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS – NOTE THIS IS THE FINEST DIAL PLATE SETH OFFERED ON THE CHIME 73 – MUCH SUPERIOR TO THE REGULAR SILVERED DIAL PLATE - TAKE A LOOK VIA SUPERSIZE PHOTOS 1, 4, AND 5.· SIGNATURE CUT BRASS FANCY SERPENTINE DESIGN HOUR AND MINUTE HANDS· LARGE OVERSIZE SOUND CHAMBER WITH 5 HEAVY MAYLAND BRONZE ALLOY CATHEDRAL CHIME SCROLLED MAHOGANY SIDE SOUND PANELS LEFT AND RIGHT FOR AESTHETIC ENHANCEMENT AND ADDED EMPHASIS TO THE WESTMINSTER SEQUENCES AS STRUCK ON THE MAYLAND BRONZE ALLOY CHIMES.· TRUE RIBBON MAHOGANY WITH SHELLAC RUBBED PATINA FINISH· DESIGNED TO BE “THE GRAND DORIC CABINET WESTMINSTER” OF THE PERIOD THE CHIME 73 - 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; THIS GRAND CLOCK IS ANOTHER ONE I JUST LOVE AND HATE TO PART WITH. YOU WILL LOVE IT TOO! PLEASE LOOK OVER THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND CAREFULLY STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. IN THE PHOTOS PLEASE NOTE THE CABINET ADORNMENTS AND FEATURES, AS WELL AS THE LOVELY AND EYE CATCHING DESIGN, APPOINTMENTS, DOUBLE COLUMNS AND 180 DEGREE ARCH WORK OVER THE TOP OF THE DIAL.THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 – 1921 GLORIOUSLY CHIMES EACH ¼ HOUR ON THE RESONANT MAYLAND CATHEDRAL CHIME RODS IN THE LARGE DORIC 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.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 SUB-DIALS ARE CONTAINED IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4. NOTICE THAT THE HEAVY PREMIUM PIERCED GOLD DESIGN DIAL ASSEMBLY IS CLEAN AND FLAWLESS.THIS IS A LARGE FULL SIZE DORIC 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” W X 14” H X 7 ½” D.ENJOY THE LISTING – IF YOU WISH TO DISCUSS OPTIONS, OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ME, STEVE. 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. 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. I USE FINEST QUALITY MAINSPRINGS, NOT INEXPENSIVE REPLACEMENTS!! 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. A VIEW OF THE NEW MAINSPRINGS AND OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE #113A MOVEMENT, PREPARED FOR REASSEMBLY, IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 9. IMPORTANT: POST RESTORATION ADJUSTMENTS: ELECTRONIC TESTS WERE PERFORMED TO ADJUST AND 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 PENDULUM BEAT RATE ADJUSTMENT WAS ALSO PERFORMED, 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.I TREAT EACH RESTORATION AS IF THE COMPLETED CLOCK WILL RESIDE IN MY PERSONAL COLLECTION. IN FACT THIS CHIME 73 WANTED TO RESIDE IN MY COLLECTION, AND MY INTENT WAS TO KEEP THIS ONE – YET THE HUNT FOR ANOTHER IS PART OF MY PASSON, SO I RESTORED THIS ONE TO SHARE IT WITH THE EBAY SHOPPERS WHO APPRECIATE TRULY FINE ANTIQUE CLOCKS. 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!! 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. IMPORTANT NOTES ON USING THE E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER FOUR SOUND FILES OF THE SETH CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 73 - 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 73 – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ME, STEVE B. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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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)

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FULLY RESTORED SETH THOMAS GRAND ANTIQUE WESTMINSTER CHIME CLOCK NO. 70-1928

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FULLY RESTORED SETH THOMAS GRAND ANTIQUE WESTMINSTER CHIME CLOCK NO. 70-1928

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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 Dec, 9th 2019

FULLY RESTORED SETH THOMAS GRAND ANTIQUE WESTMINSTER CHIME CLOCK NO. 72-1928

Sold on eBay June 29th, 2024

RESTORED & SCARCE SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCK NO.99-1928 IN AMERICAN WALNUT

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 ECOMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILE LINKS ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99 - 1928 CLOCK. Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com SINCERELY PRESENTED, STEVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA OFFERED TODAY FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION IS ANOTHER CLASSIC AND SCARCE FULL SIZE WESTMINSTER CHIMES TAMBOUR CABINET CLOCK CIRCA 1928: THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99 – 1928 IN AMEREICAN WALNUT IF YOU WANT THE BEST OF THE BEST THIS ELEGANTLY STYLED CHIME 99 IS HANDS DOWN THE VERY BEST SETH THOMAS EVER PRODUCED, WITH A MAGNIFICANT CABINET, SUPERIOR STYLING AND VISUAL APPEAL, AND A FULLY RESTORED MOVEMENT. I OFFER IT TO YOU WITH PRIDE BECAUSE IT IS SUPERB - THE NICEST YOU WILL FIND – NOW OR LATER - ALL ORIGINAL AND RARE IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY CONDITION. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES MANY REFER TO THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99 – 1928 AS THE MOST CLASSIC AND ELEGANT IN QUALITY AND DESIGN AMONG ALL WESTMINSTER CHIME TAMBOURS OF THAT PERIOD – I AGREE!! PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE THE RARE, RICH AND WELL PRESERVED AMERICAN WALNUT WITH BURL INLAY CABINET! THE CHIME 99 WILL BE A NOTABLE ADDITION FOR THE COLLECTOR OR FOR THE SPECIAL PERSON WHO HAS THE GIFT OF BEING ABLE TO DECORATE TASTEFULLY WITH FINE ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE CLOCKS. THIS IS A BEAUTY AND I TAKE PRIDE IN OFFERING IT TONIGHT FOR YOUR REVIEW AND BIDDING. THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99 - 1928 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” THIRD EDITION VOLUME 1 PAGE 176. THE CHIME 99’S CABINET DESIGN AND COMPLEMENTING FULL SYMMETRIC BURL INLAY ON THE FRONT CREATE A FOCAL POINT IN ANY ROOM WHERE THE CHIME 99 IS PLACED. ADDITIONAL STYLING ADORNMENTS INCLUDE: · TWIN HORIZANTAL SIDE MOULDINGS ADD ADDITIONAL INTEREST TO THE CABINET. · · CONTOURED MOULDINGS ALONG BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TAMBOUR CURVES · · TWIN HORIZONTAL CYLINDER END FINIALS WITH ROSETTES AND CAP BUTTONS · · FULL LOWER PEDIMENT WITH STACKED MOULDINGS AND RAISED BASE. · THE ORIGINAL DULL RUBBED SHELLAC SATIN PATINA REALLY ACCENTUATES THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE WOOD ITSELF. THE ORIGINAL FINISH HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED USING TECHNIQUES THAT I HAVE DETERMINED TO BE THE MOST EFFECTIVE FOR THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF HIGHEST GRADE WALNUT CABINET. THE HANDSOME AND SUPERIOR PREMIUM SILVERED DIAL WITH RAISED BRONZE NUMERALS AND SETH THOMAS SIGNATURE CUT BRASS HANDS CREATES THE FOCAL POINT FOR AN EYE CATCHING DISPLAY OF THE SETH CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99 IN ANY SETTING. THE CHIME 99 DOES HAVE A BOLD STYLE, WITH INTERESTING DETAIL. NOTICE HOW THE INLAY DRAWS ATTENTION DIRECTLY TO THE DIAL AND BEZEL WITH HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED GLASS. A SUPERSIZE VIEW OF THE BEVELED GLASS AND POLISHED BRASS BEZEL IS SHOWN IN PHOTO INSET 4. THE CLOCK 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 GRAND CHIME 99 - 1928 TAMBOUR. NOTICE THAT THE ANTIQUE PATINA ON THE CABINET AND THE DIAL GIVES THAT MUCH DESIRED LOOK TO THIS FINE ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99. THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 99 GLORIOUSLY CHIMES EACH ¼ HOUR ON THE RESONANT MAYLAND CATHEDRAL CHIME RODS IN THE SPECIALLY DESIGNED SOUND CHAMBER, FOLLOWED BY THE FULL WESTMINSTER CHIME SEQUENCE AND HOUR COUNT AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR – THE NEW OWNER WILL TRULY LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING THIS GRAND CLOCK - AS KIND OF A TRADITION IN THE HOME. BE SURE TO LISTEN VIA THE E COMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE THREE WINDING HOLES, ONE EACH FOR CHIME, TIME AND HOUR STRIKE. THE CHIME MAINSPRING IS WOUND VIA THE SHAFT NEAR NUMERAL 4, THE TIME MAINSPRING SHAFT IS NEAR NUMERAL 6, AND THE HOUR STRIKE SHAFT IS VICINITY NUMERAL 8. THE QUARTER HOUR CHIMES CAN BE SILENCED ROTATING A SHAFT ACCESSIBLE VIA A SMALL PORT ON THE DIAL BETWEEN NUMERALS 4 AND 5. SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4 SHOWS CLOSE-UP VIEWS OF THE LOCATIONS. THE SMALL HOLE ABOVE NUMERAL 12 PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE TIME ADJUSTMENT SLOW/FAST. THE SHAFT IS ACCESSED AND TURNED VIA THE REVERSE END OF THE WINDING KEY. PLEASE LOOK OVER THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND CAREFULLY STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. IN THE PHOTOS NOTE THE AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT AND RICH ORIGINAL PATINA, AS WELL AS THE LOVELY AND EYE CATCHING CASE DESIGN AND APPOINTMENTS. ALSO NOTICE THE ORIGINAL MAYLAND CHIME ROD BANK. THIS IS A FULL SIZE TAMBOUR SUITABLE FOR A CENTER-PIECE MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY - IDEAL FOR A SPECIAL GIFT, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 20 ½” W X 9 ½” H X 6 ½” 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. THE SETH THOMAS #124 WESTMINSTER MOVEMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED, INCLUDING: FULL DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, CLEANING, REBUSHING AT KEY BEARING WEAR POINTS, REASSEMBLY, LUBRICATION, AND BENCH TESTING USING ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTATION THE FOLLOWING ITEMS 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 · REPLACEMENT OF OLD FATIGUED MAINSPRINGS WITH NEW FINEST GRADE MAINSPRINGS, NOT INEXPENSIVE SHORT-CUT ONES. · NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT ARE COMPONENTS OF PROPER SERVICING AN ELECTRONIC TEST WAS CONDUCTED TO MINIMIZE THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR, WITH AN OBJECTIVE OF APPROACHING ZERO. THIS RESTORED #124 MOVEMENT MET AND HELD ZERO BEAT ERROR. ALSO, THE BEAT RATE ACHIEVED THE OBJECTIVE 10,584 BEATS PER HOUR, CORRECT FOR THE #124 MOVEMENT, INDICATING A VERY HEALTHY MOVEMENT. AS INFORMATION, ERRATIC PENDULUM BEAT ERROR AND/OR BEAT RATE TESTS THAT WILL NOT STABILIZE ARE INDICATIVE OF HEALTH PROBLEMS IN THE MOVEMENT. THIS IS ANOTHER REASON WHY I ALWAYS RUN THOROUGH TESTS AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ON MY THE RESTORED #124 MOVEMENT SWINGS A PENDULUM ARC AMPLITUDE WIDTH OF OVER 3 1/2 INCHES AS MEASURED FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BOB AT LEFT SWING TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOB AT RIGHT SWING. THIS EXCEEDS ORIGINAL SPECS AND INDICATES A STRONG AND HEALTHY MOVMENT WITH VIRTUALLY NO FRICTION AND PLENTY OF RESERVE ENERGY. BEWARE OF A #124 MOVEMENT WITH 2 1/4 INCHES OR LESS PENDULUM AMPLITUDE ARC WIDTH; IT IS A TALE-TALE INDICATOR OF POOR MOVEMENT HEALTH!! IT BEARS MENTIONING THAT A “COMPETE SERVICE AND RESTORE” JOB ON THE #124, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, WHEN DONE BY A COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL IS IN THE $400 RANGE. THAT IS ANOTHER REASON FOR THE DISCRIMINATING EBAY ANTIQUE BUYER TO CHOOSE WISELY WHEN PURCHASING!! SPECIAL NOTE: A PROPERLY RESTORED ST 124 MOVEMENT, FULLY WOUND, SHOULD PLAY THE FULL WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE AND HOUR STRIKE AT 9:00 IN 28-30 SECONDS. USE THIS BENCHMARK AS A REFERENCE FOR JUDGING OTHERS! 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, STEVE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOUND FILES FOUR SOUND FILES OF THE SETH CHIME 99 – 1928 WITH #124 MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION 2. PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE #124 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 SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. 4. THE FULL 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 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. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay August 8th, 2024

RESTORED SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE PETITE WESTMINSTER CHIME CLOCK 96-1928 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 FOUR E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES OF THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 96 - 1928 ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING - LISTEN AND ENJOY! Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAYFROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTIONOF THE FINEST SETH THOMASRESTORED ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCKS IS ANOTHER VERY SPECIAL AND ELEGANT CABINET CHIME CLOCK - THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 96 - 1928. THIS IS ONE I AM EXTREMELY PROUD TO SHOW YOU. THIS ONE IS AS SUPERB AS ONE WILL EVER FIND AND I PRESENT IT FOR YOUR PLEASURE TODAY. THE SETH CHIME 96 – 1928 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS, VOLUME 1, THIRD EDITION, PAGE 162. THE CHIME 96 IS A MID-SIZE WESTMINSTER CABINET CLOCK THAT CAN BE PLACED ON MANTLE, DESK, OR TABLE, AND WILL COMMAND ATTENTION WHEREVER IT IS PLACED!!! DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THE 1928 VERSION OF THE CHIME CLOCK NO. 96 IS SUCH A PRIME EXAMPLE OF SETH THOMAS INNOVATION AT ITS VERY BEST DURING THE PERIOD. I AM INDEED PLEASED TO SHOW YOU AND OFFER IT – AGAIN THIS CLOCK IS AS NICE AS CAN BE FOUND – GRAND, ELEGANT, AND ALL ORIGINAL - VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND!!! THE PASSAGE OF TIME HAS CREATED THE LOVELY SATIN PATINA OF DARK RIBBON MAHOGANY HIGHLY DESIRED BUT SELDOM FOUND BY COLLECTORS AND ANTIQUE CLOCK ENTHUSIASTS. THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE WOOD ITSELF HIGHLIGHTS AND COMPLEMENTS THE INTERESTING, CLASSIC AND DRAMATIC CASE DESIGN OF THE CHIME 96. THE ORIGINAL MAHOGANY FINISH HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY AMALGAMATED WITH AMBER SHELLAC, CONDITIONED, PRESERVED AND RESTORED WITH MY OWN SPECIAL PROCESS – TIME CONSUMING, YES – BUT JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS LOVELY CASE WHEN COMPLETED!!!! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOVELY, PERFECTLY PRESERVED AND HIGHLY DESIRED ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS DORIC STYLE WESTMINSTER CABINET CLOCK, THEN THIS CHIME 96 IS FOR YOU. THE DISTINCTIVE AND COMPLEMENTING ACCENTS ON THE FRONT ARE PERFECTLY PRESERVED – A REMARKABLE PLUS TO AN ALREADY LOVELY CLOCK; NOTICE HOW WELL THE DESIGN OF THE CLOCK FRONT PROVIDES A PLEASING TRANSITION TO THE BEZEL AND DIAL. FOLLOWING ARE SEVERAL OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES THAT ARE PART OF THIS LOVELY TAMBOUR: · ELEGANT AND TIMELESS STYLE WITH DETAILS OF THE PERIOD· DISTINCTIVE CABINET DESIGN FEATURES OF THE PERIOD WITH GRACEFUL QUARTER-ROUND EMBEDDED FLUTED COLUMNS FLOWING FROM THE CATHEDRAL GOTHIC TOP AND STRAIGHT DOWN BOTH SIDES· RAISED PEDIMENT BASE WITH ACCENTS ON EACH SIDE TO THE BASE MOULDING.· PEDIMENT RAISED BASE WITH ACCENT MOULDINGS ALL AROUND· FLAWLESS SILVERED DIAL WITH RAISED BRONZE ARABIC NUMERALS· SIGNATURE SETH THOMAS PREMIUM CUT BRASS SERPENTINE HANDS· CAST BRASS POLISHED BEZEL WITH HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED DIAL GLASS· SOUND CHAMBER WITH 5 BRONZE ALLOY MAYLAND CATHEDRAL CHIME RODS· TRUE MAHOGANY WITH SHELLAC PATINA FINISH THIS CABINET CLOCK IS HANDSOME 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. THE CHIME 96 SITS IN FINE STYLE AND IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, ENJOY AND USE FOR TIMEKEEPING; THIS GRAND CLOCK IS ANOTHER ONE I JUST LOVE AND HATE TO PART WITH. YOU WILL LOVE IT TOO!!! PLEASE LOOK OVER THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND CAREFULLY STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. IN THE PHOTOS PLEASE NOTE THE RIBBON MAHOGANY ELEGANCE, AS WELL AS THE LOVELY AND EYE CATCHING CASE DESIGN AND APPOINTMENTS. NOTICE THE RESONANT MAYLAND CHIME ROD BANK IN THE PHOTOS!! THIS IS A MEDIUM SIZE 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 8 ½”W X 11”H X 7 ¼” D. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS THE EIGHT DAY SETH THOMAS #124A WESTMINSTER MOVEMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED, INCLUDING: FULL DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, CLEANING, REASSEMBLY, LUBRICATION, AND BENCH TESTING WITH BOTH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION THE UPPER INSET IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 11 HIGHLIGHTS A PORTION OF THE TESTING, AS FOLLOWS: ON THE LEFT, THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR IS TO BE MINIMIZED, WITH ZERO AS AN IDEAL OBJECTIVE. THIS RESTORED #124A MOVEMENT EASILY ACHIEVED ZERO, INDICATING THAT BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SWINGS OF THE PENDULUM ARE OF EQUAL DURATION AND AMPLITUDE. ON THE RIGHT, THE MOVEMENT IS ADJUSTED TO MAINTAIN 10,584 BEATS PER HOUR, THE DESIGN OBJECTIVE FOR THE MOVEMENT TO MAINTAIN TIME ACCURATELY. THE #124A MOVEMENT MAINTAINS THE OBJECTIVE RATE, AND HAS THE CAPABILITY TO BE ADJUSTED IN THE HOME TO ACCOMMODATE VARYING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY CHANGE PENDULUM BEAT RATE. NUMEROUS OTHER TESTS AND ADJUSTMENT ARE MADE AS PART OF THE FINAL RESTORATION PHASE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE #124A MOVEMENT ARE INCLUDED IN THE INSPECTION, ALONG WITH APPROPRIATE CORRECTIONS AS 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. I USE FINEST QUALITY MAINSPRINGS, NOT INEXPENSIVE REPLACEMENTS!! 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!!! THE 124 MOVEMENT PENDULUM SWING AMPLITUDE IS A FULL 3 1/2 INCHES FROM THE LEFT OF THE BOB AT LEFT SWING TO THE RIGHT OF THE BOB AT RIGHT SWING – A ROBUST AMPLITUDE EXCEEDING ORIGINAL SPECS AND INDICATING A HEALTHY MOVEMENT. BEWARE OF A #124A MOVEMENT, OR ANY OTHER FOR THAT MATTER, WITH AN ANEMIC PENDULUM SWING – USUALLY A WEAK SWING IS A TALE-TALE INDICATOR OF POOR MOVEMENT HEALTH AND THE NEED FOR MOVEMENT OVERHAUL. IT BEARS MENTIONING THAT A “COMPETE SERVICE AND RESTORE” JOB ON A #124A MOVEMENT, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, WHEN DONE BY A COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL IS IN THE $400.00 RANGE. THAT IS ANOTHER REASON FOR THE DISCRIMINATING EBAY ANTIQUE BUYER TO CHOOSE WHEN PURCHASING!! THE SETH THOMAS CHIME 96 GLORIOUSLY CHIMES EACH ¼ HOUR ON THE RESONANT CATHEDRAL CHIME RODS IN THE SPECIALLY DESIGNED 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. BE SURE TO LISTEN VIA THE E COMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES OF THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 96 – 1928; THE PLAYER IS AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE THREE WINDING HOLES, ONE EACH FOR CHIME, TIME AND HOUR STRIKE. THE SMALL HOLE AT NUMERAL 12 PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE TIME ADJUSTMENT SLOW/FAST. THE CHIMES CAN BE SILENCED BY TURNING A SHAFT ACCESSIBLE VIA A SMALL HOLE BETWEEN 4 AND 5 ON THE DIAL. 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. OTHER INFORMATION - SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION FOR ANY REASON. 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 CONTAINS FOUR SOUND FILES OF THE SETH CHIME 96 - 1928 WITH #124A MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE IN .MP3 FORMAT: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION 2. PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE #124A 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 SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. 4. THE FULL 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 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. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay November 30th, 2023

SETH THOMAS RESTORED & RARE MID SIZE ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCK NO. 100-1928 IN WALNUT

eBay 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 AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES OF THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 100 - 1928 ARE ATTACHED AT THE START OF THIS LISTING - LISTEN AND ENJOY! Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAY AS A BUY IT NOW OPPORTUNITY IS ANOTHER VERY SPECIAL AND ELEGANT CABINET CHIME CLOCK - THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 100 - 1928. THIS IS ONE I AM EXTREMELY PROUD TO SHOW YOU. THIS PARTICULAR AMERICAN WALNUT CHIME 100 THAT IS PRESENTED TODAY IS AS SUPERB AS YOU WILL EVER FIND THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER OF ANY SETH THOMAS MID SIZE DORIC CABINET WESTMINSTER, WITH HIGHEST GRADE WALNUT CABINET AND COMPLEMENTING BURLED WALNUT FRONT PANELS. THE SETH CHIME 100 - 1928 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS, VOLUME 1, THIRD EDITION, PAGE 169. THE CHIME 100 IS A MID-SIZE WESTMINSTER CABINET CLOCK THAT CAN BE PLACED ON MANTLE, DESK, OR TABLE, AND WILL COMMAND ATTENTION WHEREVER IT IS PLACED! I OFFER THIS SETH THOMAS AS A BUY IT NOW SO THAT YOU CAN PURCHASE AND ENJOY THIS SPECIAL ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THE 1928 VERSION OF THE CHIME CLOCK NO. 100 IS SUCH A PRIME EXAMPLE OF SETH THOMAS INNOVATION AT ITS VERY BEST DURING THE PERIOD. I AM INDEED PLEASED TO SHOW YOU AND OFFER IT – AGAIN THIS CLOCK IS AS NICE AS CAN BE FOUND – ELEGANT, ALL ORIGINAL AND HARD TO FIND. THE PASSAGE OF TIME HAS PRODUCED A SATIN PATINA ON THE HANDSOME HAND RUBBED SHELLAC OVER AMERICAN WALNUT CABINET - HIGHLY DESIRED BUT SELDOM FOUND BY COLLECTORS AND ANTIQUE CLOCK ENTHUSIASTS. THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE WOOD ITSELF COMPLEMENTS THE INTERESTING AND CLASSIC YET DRAMATIC CASE DESIGN OF THE CHIME 100. THE ORIGINAL FINISH REMAINS INTACT AND HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED, PRESERVED AND RESTORED WITH MY OWN SPECIAL PROCESS – TIME CONSUMING, YES – BUT JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS LOVELY CASE WHEN COMPLETED! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOVELY, PERFECTLY PRESERVED AND HIGHLY DESIRED ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS DORIC STYLE WESTMINSTER CABINET CLOCK, THEN THIS CHIME 100 IS FOR YOU. THE DISTINCTIVE AND COMPLEMENTING BURLED AMERICAN WALNUT INLAYS ON THE FRONT ARE PERFECTLY PRESERVED – A REMARKABLE ACCENT TO AN ALREADY LOVELY CLOCK; NOTICE HOW WELL THE DESIGN OF THE CLOCK FRONT PROVIDES A PLEASING TRANSITION TO THE BEZEL AND DIAL. FOLLOWING ARE SEVERAL OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES THAT ARE PART OF THIS LOVELY TAMBOUR: · ELEGANT AND TIMELESS STYLE WITH DETAILS OF THE PERIOD · DISTINCTIVE CABINET DESIGN FEATURES OF THE PERIOD WITH GRACEFUL TWIN EXPANDED SIDES BEGINNING ON EACH SIDE OF THE CASE · A STYLISH AND SLIGHTLY TRAPEZOID DESIGNED CABINET WITH THE WIDTH AT THE BASE SLIGHTLY MORE THAN AT THE TOP · PEDIMENT RAISED BASE WITH ACCENT MOULDINGS ALL AROUND · FLAWLESS PREMIUM SILVERED DIAL WITH RAISED BRONZE NUMERALS · SIGNATURE SETH THOMAS CUT BRONZE SERPENTINE HANDS · DULL RUBBED POLISHED SILVERED BEZEL · HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED DIAL GLASS · SOUND CHAMBER WITH 5 BRONZE ALLOY SETH THOMAS CATHEDRAL CHIME RODS · TRUE AGED AND PRESERVED AMERICAN WALNUT WITH ORIGINAL SHELLAC PATINA FINISH THIS CABINET CLOCK IS HANDSOME 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. THE CHIME 100 SITS IN FINE STYLE AND IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, ENJOY AND USE FOR TIMEKEEPING; THIS GRAND CLOCK IS ANOTHER ONE I JUST LOVE AND HATE TO PART WITH. YOU WILL LOVE IT TOO!!! PLEASE LOOK OVER THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND CAREFULLY STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. IN THE PHOTOS PLEASE NOTE THE AGED WALNUT CABINET ELEGANCE, AS WELL AS THE LOVELY AND EYE CATCHING CASE DESIGN AND APPOINTMENTS. NOTICE THE RESONANT SETH THOMAS CHIME ROD BANK IN THE PHOTOS!! THE SETH THOMAS CHIME 100 CHIMES EACH ¼ HOUR ON THE RESONANT CATHEDRAL CHIME RODS IN THE SPECIALLY DESIGNED SOUND CHAMBER, FOLLOWED BY THE FULL WESTMINSTER CHIME SEQUENCE AT THE HOUR COUNT – THE NEW OWNER WILL TRULY LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING THIS LOVELY CLOCK - AS KIND OF A TRADITION IN THE HOME. THE CHIMES ARE PERFECT FOR PLACEMENT IN ANY ROOM BECAUSE THEY ARE SO PLEASANT, YET THEY DO NOT BLAST THE LISTENER AT WHEN AT A CLOSE DISTANCE. BE SURE TO LISTEN VIA THE ATTACHED SOUND FILES OF THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 100 - 1928. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE THREE WINDING HOLES, ONE EACH FOR CHIME, TIME, AND HOUR STRIKE. THE SMALL HOLE AT NUMERAL 12 PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE TIME ADJUSTMENT SLOW/FAST. THE CHIMES CAN BE SILENCED BY TURNING A SHAFT ACCESSIBLE VIA A SMALL HOLE BETWEEN 4 AND 5 ON THE DIAL. 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. ALL THREE MAINSPRINGS THAT SUPPLY ENERGY TO THE TIME, CHIME AND HOUR STRIKE TRAINS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED, TESTED FOR NO FATIGUE, LIBRICATED AND RELOADED INTO THE MAINSPRING BARRELS. 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!!! THE RESTORED #124A MOVEMENT EXCEEDED ORIGINAL ISSUE SPECS IN MY TESTING AND ADJUSTMENTS PROCESS, WITH A PENDULUM BEAT ARC WIDTH OF 3 3/8 INCHES – A TOTALLY HEALTHY AND RELIABLE FUTURE IS AHEAD FOR THIS CHIME 100! SUPERSIZE PHOTO 11 ILLUSTRATES TWO OF THE NUMEROUS TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS CONDUCTED AS THE FINAL COMPONENT OF RESTORATION – THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR HAS BEEN OPTIMIZED AND STABILIZED AT ZERO ERROR, AGAIN INDICATIVE OF A VERY STABLE MOVEMENT. ALSO, THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE WAS ADJUSTED TO 10,584 BEATS PER HOUR, THE CORRECT RATE FOR ACCURATE TIME KEEPING. YOU CAN COUNT ON RELIABILITY AND LONG TERM PERFORMANACE FROM A RESTORED SETH THOMAS – WHY TAKE A CHANCE ON ANYTHING LESS!!! IT BEARS MENTIONING THAT A “COMPETE SERVICE AND RESTORE” PROCEDURE ON A #124A MOVEMENT, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, WHEN DONE BY A COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL IS IN THE $450 RANGE. THAT IS ANOTHER REASON FOR THE DISCRIMINATING EBAY ANTIQUE BUYER TO CHOOSE WISELY WHEN PURCHASING!! THIS IS A MEDIUM SIZE 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 10 ½”W X 12 ¼”H X 7 ¼” D. THIS VERY SPECIAL SETH ANTIQUE CLOCK IS OFFERED AS A BUY IT NOW OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SEASON SO THAT ANYONE IN THE EBAY COMMUNITY SO INTERESTED MAY PURCHASE AND RECEIVE QUICK SHIPMENT AS WELL. PAYMENT – SHIPPING - OTHER INFORMATION 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 - SOUND FILES ATTACHED FOUR E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES OF THE SETH CHIME 100 - 1928 WITH #124A WESTMINSTER MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION 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 NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, DECAY AND ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. 4. THE FULL WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE AND HOUR COUNT AT 8:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND DECAY - AND AGAIN THE ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. THE FILES ARE POSTED AS AN E COMMERCE PLAYER TO THIS LISTING. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay February 21st, 2025

New ListingRESTORED SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE PETITE WESTMINSTER CHIME CLOCK 96-1928 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 FOUR E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES OF THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 96 - 1928 ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING - LISTEN AND ENJOY! Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAYFROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTIONOF THE FINEST SETH THOMASRESTORED ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCKS IS ANOTHER VERY SPECIAL AND ELEGANT CABINET CHIME CLOCK - THE SETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 96 - 1928. THIS IS ONE I AM EXTREMELY PROUD TO SHOW YOU. THIS ONE IS AS SUPERB AS ONE WILL EVER FIND AND I PRESENT IT FOR YOUR PLEASURE TODAY. THE SETH CHIME 96 – 1928 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS, VOLUME 1, THIRD EDITION, PAGE 162. THE CHIME 96 IS A MID-SIZE WESTMINSTER CABINET CLOCK THAT CAN BE PLACED ON MANTLE, DESK, OR TABLE, AND WILL COMMAND ATTENTION WHEREVER IT IS PLACED!!! DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THE 1928 VERSION OF THE CHIME CLOCK NO. 96 IS SUCH A PRIME EXAMPLE OF SETH THOMAS INNOVATION AT ITS VERY BEST DURING THE PERIOD. I AM INDEED PLEASED TO SHOW YOU AND OFFER IT – AGAIN THIS CLOCK IS AS NICE AS CAN BE FOUND – GRAND, ELEGANT, AND ALL ORIGINAL - VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND!!! THE PASSAGE OF TIME HAS CREATED THE LOVELY SATIN PATINA OF DARK RIBBON MAHOGANY HIGHLY DESIRED BUT SELDOM FOUND BY COLLECTORS AND ANTIQUE CLOCK ENTHUSIASTS. THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE WOOD ITSELF HIGHLIGHTS AND COMPLEMENTS THE INTERESTING, CLASSIC AND DRAMATIC CASE DESIGN OF THE CHIME 96. THE ORIGINAL MAHOGANY FINISH HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY AMALGAMATED WITH AMBER SHELLAC, CONDITIONED, PRESERVED AND RESTORED WITH MY OWN SPECIAL PROCESS – TIME CONSUMING, YES – BUT JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS LOVELY CASE WHEN COMPLETED!!!! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOVELY, PERFECTLY PRESERVED AND HIGHLY DESIRED ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS DORIC STYLE WESTMINSTER CABINET CLOCK, THEN THIS CHIME 96 IS FOR YOU. THE DISTINCTIVE AND COMPLEMENTING ACCENTS ON THE FRONT ARE PERFECTLY PRESERVED – A REMARKABLE PLUS TO AN ALREADY LOVELY CLOCK; NOTICE HOW WELL THE DESIGN OF THE CLOCK FRONT PROVIDES A PLEASING TRANSITION TO THE BEZEL AND DIAL. FOLLOWING ARE SEVERAL OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES THAT ARE PART OF THIS LOVELY TAMBOUR: · ELEGANT AND TIMELESS STYLE WITH DETAILS OF THE PERIOD· DISTINCTIVE CABINET DESIGN FEATURES OF THE PERIOD WITH GRACEFUL QUARTER-ROUND EMBEDDED FLUTED COLUMNS FLOWING FROM THE CATHEDRAL GOTHIC TOP AND STRAIGHT DOWN BOTH SIDES· RAISED PEDIMENT BASE WITH ACCENTS ON EACH SIDE TO THE BASE MOULDING.· PEDIMENT RAISED BASE WITH ACCENT MOULDINGS ALL AROUND· FLAWLESS SILVERED DIAL WITH RAISED BRONZE ARABIC NUMERALS· SIGNATURE SETH THOMAS PREMIUM CUT BRASS SERPENTINE HANDS· CAST BRASS POLISHED BEZEL WITH HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED DIAL GLASS· SOUND CHAMBER WITH 5 BRONZE ALLOY MAYLAND CATHEDRAL CHIME RODS· TRUE MAHOGANY WITH SHELLAC PATINA FINISH THIS CABINET CLOCK IS HANDSOME 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. THE CHIME 96 SITS IN FINE STYLE AND IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, ENJOY AND USE FOR TIMEKEEPING; THIS GRAND CLOCK IS ANOTHER ONE I JUST LOVE AND HATE TO PART WITH. YOU WILL LOVE IT TOO!!! PLEASE LOOK OVER THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND CAREFULLY STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. IN THE PHOTOS PLEASE NOTE THE RIBBON MAHOGANY ELEGANCE, AS WELL AS THE LOVELY AND EYE CATCHING CASE DESIGN AND APPOINTMENTS. NOTICE THE RESONANT MAYLAND CHIME ROD BANK IN THE PHOTOS!! THIS IS A MEDIUM SIZE 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 8 ½”W X 11”H X 7 ¼” D. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS THE EIGHT DAY SETH THOMAS #124A WESTMINSTER MOVEMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED, INCLUDING: FULL DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, CLEANING, REASSEMBLY, LUBRICATION, AND BENCH TESTING WITH BOTH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION THE UPPER INSET IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 11 HIGHLIGHTS A PORTION OF THE TESTING, AS FOLLOWS: ON THE LEFT, THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR IS TO BE MINIMIZED, WITH ZERO AS AN IDEAL OBJECTIVE. THIS RESTORED #124A MOVEMENT EASILY ACHIEVED ZERO, INDICATING THAT BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SWINGS OF THE PENDULUM ARE OF EQUAL DURATION AND AMPLITUDE. ON THE RIGHT, THE MOVEMENT IS ADJUSTED TO MAINTAIN 10,584 BEATS PER HOUR, THE DESIGN OBJECTIVE FOR THE MOVEMENT TO MAINTAIN TIME ACCURATELY. THE #124A MOVEMENT MAINTAINS THE OBJECTIVE RATE, AND HAS THE CAPABILITY TO BE ADJUSTED IN THE HOME TO ACCOMMODATE VARYING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY CHANGE PENDULUM BEAT RATE. NUMEROUS OTHER TESTS AND ADJUSTMENT ARE MADE AS PART OF THE FINAL RESTORATION PHASE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE #124A MOVEMENT ARE INCLUDED IN THE INSPECTION, ALONG WITH APPROPRIATE CORRECTIONS AS 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. I USE FINEST QUALITY MAINSPRINGS, NOT INEXPENSIVE REPLACEMENTS!! 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!!! THE 124 MOVEMENT PENDULUM SWING AMPLITUDE IS A FULL 3 1/2 INCHES FROM THE LEFT OF THE BOB AT LEFT SWING TO THE RIGHT OF THE BOB AT RIGHT SWING – A ROBUST AMPLITUDE EXCEEDING ORIGINAL SPECS AND INDICATING A HEALTHY MOVEMENT. BEWARE OF A #124A MOVEMENT, OR ANY OTHER FOR THAT MATTER, WITH AN ANEMIC PENDULUM SWING – USUALLY A WEAK SWING IS A TALE-TALE INDICATOR OF POOR MOVEMENT HEALTH AND THE NEED FOR MOVEMENT OVERHAUL. IT BEARS MENTIONING THAT A “COMPETE SERVICE AND RESTORE” JOB ON A #124A MOVEMENT, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, WHEN DONE BY A COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL IS IN THE $400.00 RANGE. THAT IS ANOTHER REASON FOR THE DISCRIMINATING EBAY ANTIQUE BUYER TO CHOOSE WHEN PURCHASING!! THE SETH THOMAS CHIME 96 GLORIOUSLY CHIMES EACH ¼ HOUR ON THE RESONANT CATHEDRAL CHIME RODS IN THE SPECIALLY DESIGNED 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. BE SURE TO LISTEN VIA THE E COMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES OF THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 96 – 1928; THE PLAYER IS AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE THREE WINDING HOLES, ONE EACH FOR CHIME, TIME AND HOUR STRIKE. THE SMALL HOLE AT NUMERAL 12 PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE TIME ADJUSTMENT SLOW/FAST. THE CHIMES CAN BE SILENCED BY TURNING A SHAFT ACCESSIBLE VIA A SMALL HOLE BETWEEN 4 AND 5 ON THE DIAL. 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. OTHER INFORMATION - SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION FOR ANY REASON. 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 CONTAINS FOUR SOUND FILES OF THE SETH CHIME 96 - 1928 WITH #124A MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE IN .MP3 FORMAT: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION 2. PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE #124A 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 SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. 4. THE FULL 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 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. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay Dec, 9th 2019

RARE SETH THOMAS GOLDTONE DIAL CHIME 96-1928 WESTMINSTER CHIMES ANTIQUE CLOCK

Sold on eBay Sep, 7th 2020

RESTORED SETH THOMAS CHIME 96-1928 ANTIQUE MID-SIZE WESTMINSTER CHIMES CLOCK

Sold on eBay June 10th, 2024

RESTORED SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE LOCARNO 1928 TIME & HOUR STRIKE CLOCK 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 CAROLINAE COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES OF THE LOCARNO - 1928 ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING - LISTEN AND ENJOY! Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAYFROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTIONOF THE FINEST SETH THOMASRESTORED ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCKS IS ANOTHER VERY SPECIAL AND ELEGANT TIME AND HOUR STRIKE CABINET CLOCK - THE SETH THOMAS LOCARNO - 1928. THIS IS ONE I AM EXTREMELY PROUD TO SHOW YOU. THIS ONE IS AS SUPERB AS ONE WILL EVER FIND AND I PRESENT IT FOR YOUR PLEASURE TODAY. THE LOCARNO – 1928 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS, VOLUME 1, THIRD EDITION, PAGE 490. THE LOCARNO IS A MID-SIZE FINE CABINET CLOCK THAT CAN BE PLACED ON MANTLE, DESK, OR TABLE, AND WILL COMMAND ATTENTION WHEREVER IT IS PLACED!!! DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THE 1928 VERSION OF THE LOCARNO IS SUCH A PRIME EXAMPLE OF SETH THOMAS INNOVATION AT ITS VERY BEST DURING THE PERIOD. I AM INDEED PLEASED TO SHOW YOU AND OFFER IT – AGAIN THIS CLOCK IS AS NICE AS CAN BE FOUND – GRAND, ELEGANT, AND ALL ORIGINAL - VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND!!! THE PASSAGE OF TIME HAS CREATED THE LOVELY SATIN PATINA OF DARK RIBBON MAHOGANY HIGHLY DESIRED BUT SELDOM FOUND BY COLLECTORS AND ANTIQUE CLOCK ENTHUSIASTS. THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE MAHOGANY WOOD ITSELF HIGHLIGHTS AND COMPLEMENTS THE INTERESTING, CLASSIC AND DRAMATIC CASE DESIGN OF THE LOCARNO. THE ORIGINAL MAHOGANY FINISH REMAINS INTACT AND HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED, PRESERVED AND RESTORED WITH MY OWN SPECIAL PROCESS – TIME CONSUMING, YES – BUT JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS LOVELY CASE WHEN COMPLETED! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOVELY, PERFECTLY PRESERVED AND HIGHLY DESIRED ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS DORIC TIME AND STRIKE CABINET CLOCK WITH FLAWLESS ORIGINAL INLAID MARQUETERIE WORK ON THE FRONT, THEN THIS LOCARNO IS FOR YOU. THE DISTINCTIVE AND COMPLEMENTING INLAID WOOD ACCENTS ON THE FRONT ARE PERFECTLY PRESERVED – A REMARKABLE PLUS TO AN ALREADY LOVELY CLOCK; NOTICE HOW WELL THE DESIGN OF THE CLOCK FRONT PROVIDES A PLEASING TRANSITION TO THE BEZEL AND DIAL. FOLLOWING ARE SEVERAL OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES THAT ARE PART OF THIS LOVELY MID SIZE ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS: · ELEGANT AND TIMELESS STYLE WITH DETAILS OF THE PERIOD· DISTINCTIVE CABINET DESIGN FEATURES OF THE PERIOD WITH GRACEFUL QUARTER-ROUND EMBEDDED FLUTED COLUMNS FLOWING FROM THE CATHEDRAL GOTHIC TOP AND STRAIGHT DOWN BOTH SIDES· PEDIMENT RAISED BASE WITH ACCENT MOULDINGS ALL AROUND· SPECIAL ORDER FLAWLESS GOLD TONE SILVERED DIAL WITH ENGRAVED ARABIC NUMERALS· SIGNATURE SETH THOMAS PREMIUM CUT BRASS SERPENTINE HANDS· CAST BRASS POLISHED BEZEL WITH HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED DIAL GLASS· SOUND CHAMBER WITH SETH THOMAS BRONZE ALLOY CATHEDRAL GONG ASSEMBLY.· TRUE AGED AND PRESERVED MAHOGANY WITH ORIGINAL SHELLAC PATINA FINISH THIS CABINET CLOCK IS HANDSOME 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. THE LOCARNO SITS IN FINE STYLE AND IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, ENJOY AND USE FOR TIMEKEEPING; THIS GRAND CLOCK IS ANOTHER ONE I JUST LOVE AND HATE TO PART WITH. YOU WILL LOVE IT TOO!!!PLEASE LOOK OVER THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND CAREFULLY STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. IN THE PHOTOS PLEASE NOTE THE RIBBON MAHOGANY ELEGANCE, AS WELL AS THE LOVELY AND EYE CATCHING CASE DESIGN AND APPOINTMENTS. THIS IS A MEDIUM SIZE 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 8 ½”W X 11”H X 7 ¼” D. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS THE EIGHT DAY SETH THOMAS #120 FINE ROUND RACK AND SNAIL EQUIPPED 8 DAY MOVEMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RESTORED, INCLUDING: FULL DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, CLEANING, REASSEMBLY, LUBRICATION, AND BENCH TESTING WITH BOTH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION FINAL RESTORATION PHASE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE #120 MOVEMENT ARE INCLUDED IN THE INSPECTION, ALONG WITH APPROPRIATE CORRECTIONS AS 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 OUR STRIKE TRAIN GOVERNOR TO INSURE THAT PROPER GEAR SPEED IS MAINTAINED · CONDITION OF THE LEATHER TIP ON THE STRIKE HAMMER TO INSURE APPROPRIATE TONE, TIMBRE AND DECAY OF THE NOTE WHEN EACH TIME ANNOUNCEMENT IS STRUCK · NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT ARE COMPONENTS OF PROPER SERVICING BOTH MAINSPRINGS THAT SUPPLY ENERGY TO THE TIME AND HOUR STRIKE TRAINS HAVE BEEN UNLOADED, INSPECTED, SERVICED, LUBRICATED AND RELOADED THE PENDULUM SWING AMPLITUDE OF THE RESTORED 120 MOVEMENT IS A FULL 3 1/2 INCHES FROM THE LEFT OF THE BOB AT LEFT SWING TO THE RIGHT OF THE BOB AT RIGHT SWING – A ROBUST AMPLITUDE EXCEEDING ORIGINAL SPECS AND INDICATING A HEALTHY MOVEMENT. BEWARE OF A #120 MOVEMENT, OR ANY OTHER FOR THAT MATTER, WITH AN ANEMIC PENDULUM SWING – USUALLY A WEAK SWING IS A TALE-TALE INDICATOR OF POOR MOVEMENT HEALTH AND THE NEED FOR MOVEMENT OVERHAUL. IT BEARS MENTIONING THAT A “COMPETE SERVICE AND RESTORE” JOB ON A #120 MOVEMENT, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, WHEN DONE BY A COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL IS IN THE $250.00 RANGE. THAT IS ANOTHER REASON FOR THE DISCRIMINATING EBAY ANTIQUE BUYER TO CHOOSE WHEN PURCHASING!! THE SETH THOMAS LOCARNO STRIKES EACH 1/2 HOUR AND HOUR ON THE RESONANT CATHEDRAL GONG ASSEMBLY IN THE ACOUSTIC SOUND CHAMBER PORTION OF THE LOWER CABINET – THE NEW OWNER WILL TRULY LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING THIS GRAND CLOCK - AS KIND OF A TRADITION IN THE HOME. BE SURE TO LISTEN VIA THE E COMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES OF THE LOCARNO – 1928; THE PLAYER IS AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. THE CATHEDRAL GONG ANNOUNCEMENT IS QUITE PLEASING, WITH A RICH DECAY AFTER EACH STRIKE. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE TWO WINDING HOLES, ONE EACH FOR TIME, NEAR NUMERAL 5, AND HOUR STRIKE, NEAR NUMERAL 7. THE SMALL HOLE ABOVE NUMERAL 12 PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE TIME ADJUSTMENT SLOW/FAST. 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. OTHER INFORMATION - SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION FOR ANY REASON. ENJOY THE BIDDING – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ME, STEVE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES THE E COMMERCE PLAYER CONTAINS THREE SOUND FILES OF THE SETH LOCARNO - 1928 WITH #120 MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE IN .MP3 FORMAT: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION 2. PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE #120 MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. 3. STRIKE SEQUENCES AT 4:00 – 4:30 – 5:00 – 5:30 – 6:00 - LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND EVEN 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. THE FILES ARE POSTED USING THE E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. IF UNABLE TO PLAY THEM VIA THE E COMMERCE PLAYER, YOU CAN EMAIL ME AND I WILL SEND THE .MP3 FILES TO YOU. INCLUDE YOUR REGULAR EMAIL ADDRESS PLEASE. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

RESTORED SETH THOMAS MAYFLOWER 3 1928 ANTIQUE SHIPS BELL STRIKE CLOCK AND BASE

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