Rare And Collectible Clocks : Clocks Black Hole Value Guide - Price List

Sold on eBay September 23rd, 2023

VERY FINE SETH THOMAS RESTORED ANTIQUE 8 BELL SONORA CHIME CLOCK NO. 2001 - 1914

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 OFFERED TODAY FOR THAT VERY SPECIAL GIFT,FOR YOUR INVESTMENT COLLECTION,OR FOR ONE’S OWN USE AND ENJOYMENT IS THE AN ABSOLUTELY GRAND AND THE MOST DESIRED SETH THOMAS 8 BELLSONORA CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 2001 – 1914FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION. THE EXTRAORDINARY RESTORED ST SONORA 2001 – 1914IS THE MOST RARE AND MOST SOUGHT AFTEROF ALL SETH 8 BELL SONORASBECAUSE EACH ONE IS HELD IN A PRIVATE COLLECTIONAND SELDOM COMES TO THE MARKET PLACE. THIS ONE IS EQUISITE, AND ALL ASPECTS OF THIS MAGNIFICANT 8 BELL SONORA, INCLUDING BOTH CLOCK MOVEMENTSHAVE BEEN FULLY RESTORED. ONE CAN LOOK A LONG, LONG TIME, BUT WILL NOT FIND A FULLY RESTORED SONORA CHIME CLOCK NO. 2001 TO MATCH THIS ONE! DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THIS IS THE MOST RARE OF THE SETH THOMAS LARGE ELEGANT CABINET DEEP TONED BELL SONORA CHIME CLOCKS OF THE EARLY 1900’S - WITH A NEST OF EIGHT SUBERB 3¼ INCH DEEP TONED BELLS, A LARGE ACOUSTIC CHIME BELLS NEST, AND A HUGE SOUND CHAMBER – IN FACT THE LARGEST SOUND CHAMBER OF ANY CABINET CATHEDRAL SETH SONORA. ECOMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES ARE INCLUDED FOR YOU TO LISTEN AND HEAR THE GLORIOIOUS 3 ¼ INCH DEEP TONED BELL. BE SURE TO ENJOY THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE. Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com PLEASE REVIEW THE SOUND FILES VIA A QUALITY SOUND SYSTEM, EITHER COMPUTER BASED OR ON A SEPARATE SYSTEM, AND YOU WILL HEAR THE RICH TIMBRE AND DECAY OF THE DEEP TONED BELLS, THE WESTMINSTER AND WHITTINGTON CHIME SEQUENCES, AND THE STIRRING HOUR STRIKE ANNOUNCEMENT – UTTERLY AMAZING! TURN UP YOUR VOLUME AND LISTEN TO THE FULL 32 NOTE WHITTINGTON MELODY SEQUENCE AND HOUR STRIKES AT 8:00 VIA SOUND FILE 4. FOR AN ADDITIONAL AND STIRRING SOUND EXPERIENCE, LISTEN TO THE FULL 16 NOTE WESTMINSTER CHIMES MELODY SEQUENCE AND HOUR STRIKES AT 8:00 ON SOUND FILE 6. THE DEEP TONED 8 BELL SETH THOMAS SONORA 2001 IS QUITE A FIND – HAVING A MODEL 2001 “KING OF SONORAS” IS RARE INDEED. ENJOY REVIEWING THE 2001 FOR PURCHASE CONSIDERATION, AS I MOST LIKELY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FIND ANOTHER 2001 TO RESTORE ANYTIME SOON! NOTE THAT THE SONORA 2001 IS LISTED IN THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS THIRD EDITION VOLUME 1, PAGE 160, REFERENCE 413. THE WHITTINGTON AND THE WESTMINSTER CHIMES ARE RICH AND RESONANT – OTHER NON-SETH BELL CHIME ANTIQUE CLOCKS SIMPLY CANNOT COMPARE WITH THE GLORIOUS SOUND FROM THIS CHIME 2001 SONORA. THE NEW OWNER WILL DEFINITELY WANT TO PLACE THE SETH 2001 IN A VERY SPECIAL LOCATION IN THE HOME. THE SONORA 2001 - 1914 IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, WITH A MELLOW RUBBED RIBBON MAHOGANY PATINA AND A MAGNIFICANT, ELEGANT LARGE GOTHIC CABINET DESIGN. THE RICH AND TASTEFUL CABINET APPOINTMENTS INCLUDE:· EXPANDED GOTHIC PEAK CABINET TOP, WITH COLUMN PILLARS ON EACH SIDE OF THE CABINET FRONT.· HEAVY PIERCED GOLD DIAL PLATE WITH EMBOSSMENT AND SILVERED CHAPTER RING, BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS AND SETH THOMAS SIGNATURE CUT SERPENTINE HANDS· TWO SUBSIDIARY DIALS – ONE FOR CHIME/SILENT AND ANOTHER FOR WHITTINGTON WESTMINSTER CHIMES· MAHOGANY CABINET ACOUSTIC SIDE PANELS· RAISED PEDIMENT BASE· FRONT CABINET DOOR· HEAVY BEVELED FRONT GLASS· LARGE ACOUSTIC CHAMBER FOR ADDED DEPTH OF BELL TIMBRE THE ORIGINAL SHELLAC ON THE RIBBON MAHOGANY FINISH WAS AMALGAMATED WITH AMBER SHELLAC AND PRESERVED - THE ENTIRE CABINET WAS PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED WITH MY SPECIAL PROCESS, IN ORDER TO BRING FORTH THE RICHNESS OF THE ORIGINAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HIGHEST GRADE RIBBON MAHOGANY – TIME CONSUMING, YES – BUT JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS EIGHTEEN AND ONE-HALF INCH HIGH SONORA NO. 2001 GOTHIC CATHEDRAL STYLE CABINET! THIS EIGHT BELL SONORA CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 2001 IN NEAR-PERFECT CONDITION IS A MOST SOUGHT AFTER SETH THOMAS SONORA BY COLLECTORS AND SONORA ENTHUSIASTS. FINDING ONE THAT IS, OR CAN BE, COMPLETELY RESTORED IS PLAIN DIFFICULT BECAUSE THERE ARE NONE AVAILABLE. A NOTE ON DEEP TONED BELLS: SETH THOMAS SONORAS WERE OUTFITTED WITH THREE SIZES OF SONORA BELLS: SMALL BELLS, MEDIUM 2 7/8 INCH DIAMETER RESONATED BELLS, AND LARGE 3 1/4 INCH DIAMETER DEEP TONED BELLS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE SONORA 55 AND 255 ARE EQUIPPED WITH SMALL BELLS; THE SONORA 61, 261, 64 AND 264 WERE OUTFITTED WITH MEDIUM 2 7/8 INCH RESONATED BELLS; THE SONORA 2001, AND SEVERAL OTHER OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE SONORAS, WERE FITTED WITH THE LARGE 3 1/4 INCH DEEP TONED BELLS. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN THE PURE LISTENING PRESENCE GIVEN BY THE SONORA 2001 WITH THE DEEP TONED NEST OF BELLS. BY ALL MEANS TAKE A LISTEN AND HEAR FOR YOURSELF. MY SEARCH FOR A SONORA 2001 TO RESTORE EACH YEAR IS DIFFICULT.THIS IS THE ONLY ONE I HAVE RESTORED IN THE LAST 3 YEARS AS THE MARKET HAS NOT BEEN FORTHCOMINGWITH ANY ADDITIONAL 2001 SONORASBECAUSE THEY ARE NOT RELEASED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS. EVERY ASPECT OF THE SONORA 2001 HAS BEEN RESTORED TO ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING THE NEST OF EIGHT DEEP TONED SONORA BELLS. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ONE OF SETH THOMAS’ FINEST SONORA BELL ANTIQUE CLOCKS – AND YOU CAN BE ASSURED OF THE QUALITY, BECAUSE MY PERSONAL OBJECTIVE, AS ALWAYS, IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS! ANYONE WHO DESIRES SHOULD FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS DETAILS OF THE SONORA 2001AS WELL AS DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE VARIOUS SONORAS IN GENERAL. PLEASE STUDY THE SUPERSIZE HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOS TO REVIEW ALL ASPECTS OF THE SONORA CHIME 2001. THE WINDING HOLE NEAR THE “8” IS FOR THE HOUR COUNT CHIME; THE ONE NEAR THE “4” IS FOR THE TIME TRAIN. BOTH THE HOUR COUNT AND TIME TRAIN ARE HANDLED BY THE NO. 89X MOVEMENT. ANOTHER HOLE AT THE “3” IS FOR WINDING THE QUARTER-HOUR WESTMINSTER AND WHITTINGTON CHIMES, HANDLED BY THE NO. 104E MOVEMENT. A SMALLER HOLE BELOW THE HAND SHAFT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DIAL IS FOR ACCESSING THE SLOW-FAST TIME ADJUSTMENT. A SLIDE LEVER ON THE SIDE OF THE CASE IS FOR CHIME-SILENT OPERATION. WHEN OPERATED, THE QUARTER HOUR CHIMES WILL BE SILENCED. THE TOP LEFT SUBSIDIARY DIAL WILL SILENCE THE HOUR STRIKE IF DESIRED. THE TOP RIGHT SUBSIDIARY PROVIDES FOR SELECTION BETWEEN WHITTINGTON AND WESTMINSTER CHIMES. THE DIAL IS LARGE AND CAN BE VIEWED WITH EASE IN A LARGE ROOM OR VENUE. THE 89X MOVEMENT HANDLES THE TIME AND HOUR STRIKE FUNCTIONS AND THE 104E MOVEMENT HANDLES THE QUARTER HOUR FUNCTIONS. EACH QUARTER HOUR SEQUENCE IS SOUNDED ON THE DEEP TONED BELLS WITH RICH HARMONICS, TIMBRE AND LINGERING DECAY WHEN STRUCK. THE WHITTINGTON MELODY SEQUENCES ARE SOUNDED OUT USING ALL EIGHT SONORA BELLS, AND THE WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE IS SOUNDED VIA FOUR OF THE BELLS. PLEASE MAKE IT A POINT TO LISTEN AND CAREFULLY REVIEW THE ATTACHED SOUND FILES IN ORDER TO FULLY APPRECIATE WHAT OWNERS AT THE TURN OF THE 20TH CENTURY APPRECIATED WITH THEIR NEW AND, AT THE TIME, VERY EXPENSIVE 8 BELL DEEP TONED BELL SONORA 2001 CLOCKS. JUST LISTEN FOR AN ACCURATE RENDERING OF THE CLARITY, RESONANCE, TONE DEPTH, TEMPO AND RICH DECAY OF EACH NOTE STRUCK WHEN THE SONORA 2001 CHIMES AND STRIKES THE HOUR. THE SONORA CHIME NO. 2001 - 1914 WILL BE THE CENTER-PIECE OF A GRAND DECORATIVE SETTING, AND IT IS AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT, BECAUSE ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE YEAR AFTER YEAR. THIS IS A LARGE FULL SIZE CATHEDRAL SONORA CHIME CLOCK, SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, OR SHELF DISPLAY - A MEMORABLE PRESENT FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 12 ½” W X 18 ½”H X 9 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 NEST OF SONORA BELLS THE RESTORATION PROCESS INCLUDED COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION OF EVERY ASPECT OF THE CLOCK. THE SONORA CHIME BELLS AND CHIME BLOCK ASSEMBLY WERE CAREFULLY DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED TO RESTORE THE RESONANT TIMBRE OF THE SONORA BELLS, AND EXAMINED FOR CONDITION TO INSURE THE ABSENCE OF HAIRLINE CRACKS, ETC. SUPERSIZE PHOTO 9 SHOWS THE BELL NEST WITH SOUND CAVITIES THAT CAN BE SEEN ON THE END OF THE WOODEN NEST. ALSO PICTURED IS THE SONORA 1908 ORIGINAL PATENT THAT IS STAMPED INTO THE SIDE OF THE BELL NEST. CAREFUL INSPECTION OF THE BELLS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: · ONE HAIRLINE CRACK CAN CAUSE A SONORA BELL TO LOSE ALL TONE AND TIMBRE, AND THE BEGINNING OF A HAIRLINE WILL ALMOST ALWAYS GROW TO A FULL HAIRLINE CRACK. · IN ADDITION, OTHER ISSUES WITH CRACKED, BROKEN, OR DETERIORATED WOODEN AND PRESSED FELT BELL SPACERS, USED TO SEPARATE THE BELLS, WILL IMPACT THE SOUND, YET CANNOT BE DETECTED BY CASUAL INSPECTION. · EACH BELL WAS COMPARED WITH A STANDARD FOR PROPER PITCH AND TIMBRE. · THE ONLY WAY TO ASSURE YOURSELF OF NOT BECOMING VICTIM TO PROBLEMS IS VIA FULL AUTHENTICATION OF THE COMPONENTS, WHICH IS MY PLEDGE TO YOU, THE BUYER. MOVEMENTS - #89X AND #104E BOTH THE 89X TIME AND HOUR STRIKE MOVEMENT, AND THE 104E SONORA CHIME MOVEMENTS WERE DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED WITH ULTRASONICS, INSPECTED IN DETAIL FOR CONDITION OF THE PIVOT BUSHINGS, GEAR TRAIN, AND ARBOR OR PIVOT ABNORMALITIES. OUT OF TOLERANCE BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED. EVERY OPERATIONAL ASPECT OF EACH MOVEMENT WAS ADDRESSED. THE MOVEMENTS WERE THEN REASSEMBLED AND PROPERLY LUBRICATED; A VIEW OF THE COMPONENTS CAN BE SEEN IN PHOTO 10. THE GREAT MAINSPRING IN THE 104E WAS REMOVED FROM ITS RETAINING BARREL, FULLY UNWOUND, PROPERLY CLEANED, INSPECTED, REWOUND, AND LUBRICATED WITH MAINSPRING INDUSTRUAL GRADE LUBRICANT. REPLACEMENT OF THE 136 INCH #104 MAINSPRING IS NEITHER RECOMMENDED NOR REQUIRED, AS LONG AS THE EXISTING MAINSPRING EXCEEDS SPECIFICATIONS, AS THIS ONE DOES. A NEW MANUFACTURE REPLACEMENT MAINSPRING TO FIT THE #104 HAS DIFFERENT STRENGTH AND TORQUE CHARACTERISTICS FROM THE ORIGINAL, AND MAY CREATE EXCESSIVE FORCES WITHIN THE MOVEMENT. IMPORTANT: THERE ARE SEVERAL CRITICAL ITEMS OF THE #104E CHIME MOVEMENT. PAY SPECIAL NOTICE TO THESE THREE CRITICAL COMPONENTS: THE GREAT WHEEL GEAR, THE SECOND WHEEL GEAR WITH PINION, AND THE CHIME DRUM THAT SYNCHRONIZES AND DRIVES THE CHIME HAMMERS. IF ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS IS ABOUT TO FAIL, IT MAY NOT BE OBVIOUS. WHEN IT OCCURS, THE COST TO REPAIR WILL GIVE YOU A JOLT, BECAUSE THERE ARE NONE IN SUPPLY CHANNELS; ANOTHER MOVEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED. THAT IS WHY I ALWAYS MAKE SURE THESE CRITICAL COMPONENTS ARE IN TOP CONDITION ON MY RESTORED SETH SONORA CLOCKS. GOOD COUNSEL ON A CONTEMPLATED 8 BELL SONORA ACQUISITION WOULD BE: IF ONE ELECTS TO PURCHASE A SONORA OF UNKNOWN CONDITION – EVEN IF WORKING, BY ALL MEANS HOPE FOR THE BEST, BUT AT THE SAME TIME, BE PREPARED FOR PROBLEMS, SUBSEQUENT OPERATIONAL ISSUES AND EXTREME FRUSTRATION, AS WELL AS CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE. AFTER REASSAMBLY, APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR TIME, CHIME, HOUR STRIKE, SYNCHRONIZATION PENDULUM RATE AND BEAT ERROR ETC. WERE ACCOMPLISHED USING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC MEANS. AN EXTENDED BENCH RUN TEST FOLLOWED. SEVERAL PHOTOS OF THE RESTORATION WORK ARE PART OF THE PORTFOLIO. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION: · AS PART OF THE TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURES ON THE #89X MOVEMENT, THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR AND THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE ARE CHECKED AND SET - AN OBJECTIVE OF NEAR ZERO FOR BEAT ERROR IS DESIRED. THIS RESTORED 89X MOVEMENT ADJUSTED TO ZERO ERROR AND STABILIZED AT ZERO ERROR. THIS ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE IS HIGHLIGHTED IN PHOTO 11. · FOR PENDULUM BEAT RATE, THE 89X IS DESIGNED TO RUN AT 9,777 BEATS PER HOUR. THE RESTORED MOVEMENT EASILY HELD THE 9,777 BEAT RATE, MEANING THE TIME KEEPING WILL BE DEPENDABLE AND THE MOVEMENT WILL GIVE RELIABLE SERVICE. IN FACT, BOTH MOVEMENTS IN THE SONORA 2001 WERE RESTORED TO SUPERIOR CONDITIION. THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE ADJUSTMENT IS ALSO HIGHLIGHTED IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 11.· THE PENDULUM SWING ARC IS A FULL 3 5/8 INCHES, VERY ROBUST AND EXCEEDING ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS. A HEALTY PENDULUM SWING IS A POSITIVE INDICATOR OF A HEALTY MOVEMENT THAT HAS VERY LITTLE FRICTION AND LOTS OF ENERGY. BEWARE OF A #89X MOVEMENT WITH A PENDULUM AMPLITUDE OF 2 ½ INCHES OR LESS – A SIGN OF POOR MOVEMENT HEALTH. THE FULL RESTORATION SERVICE WORK ON THE SONORA MOVEMENTS AND SONORA BELLS ASSEMBLY, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, IS A $1,500 VALUE IN AND OF ITSELF. IF YOU PURCHASE A SETH THOMAS 8 DEEP TONED BELL SONORA BELL CLOCK OF UNKNOWN OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY, A TRIP THE CLOCK DOCTOR IS LIKELY AND COSTLY. WHY NOT PURCHASE ONE THAT YOU CAN DEPEND ON FROM THE GET GO!!! WORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY – ALL OF MY SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS ARE FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. GREAT CARE IS TAKEN TO INSURE THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY, IS FULLY OPERATIONAL, MEETS OR EXCEEDS ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE SPECS, AND IS BENCH TESTED WHEN SHIPPED. MY SINCERE HOPE IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY. AS WITH ALL MECHANICAL CLOCK MOVEMENTS, SOME ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE NECESSARY WHEN SETTING UP AFTER SHIPMENT, AND THE CLOCK IS SOLD AS IS. ENJOY THE LISTING – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ME, STEVE. IMPORTANT NOTE – E COMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. SIX SOUND FILES OF THE SETH SONORA CHIME 2001 - 1914 WITH #89X AND # 104E MOVEMENTS IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE IN .MP3 FORMAT: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION 2. HIGHLY AMPLIFIED PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE FRONT #89X MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. 3. WHITTINGTON SEQUENCES AT 7:15 – 7:30 – 7:45 - LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN A SLOW, SLUGGISH OR DRAGGING TEMPO. 4. THE FULL 32 NOTE WHITTINGTON SEQUENCE AND HOUR COUNT AT 8:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY - AND AGAIN THE ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW, SLUGGISH OR DRAGGING TEMPO. 5. WESTMINSTER SEQUENCES AT 7:15 – 7:30 – 7:45 - LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN A SLOW, SLUGGISH OR DRAGGING TEMPO 6. THE FULL 16 NOTE WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE AND HOUR COUNT AT 8:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY - AND AGAIN THE ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW, SLUGGISH OR DRAGGING TEMPO. 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 Aug 05, 2022

Jaeger (LeCoultre) Birthday table desk clock with 8 day movement from the 30ies

Sold on eBay June 19th, 2024

RARE RESTORED SETH THOMAS SONORA 8 BELL CHIME NO. 266 ANTIQUE MANTEL CLOCK 1914

CHIME CLOCK NO. 266 8-BELL - 1914 For offer and making a scarce appearance is this beautiful Seth Thomas Chime Clock No. 266 that has an 8 bell Sonora produced in the year of 1914. The original finish on the High-grade, very large and heavy mahogany cabinet is in excellent condition with very few character marks as the pictures will show. A beautiful shaded marqueterie (inlay) pattern below the dial, above the dial and around the base really makes this clock stand out as a one of a kind. This clock has a sticker marked 174 on the bottom. Not sure if this is the number of this model made or not but the hand writing is a lot nicer than mine is. This clock has a strong, smooth running, rebuilt 104 Sonora movement, that has had every pivot hole re bushed and is timed properly with the chime wheel and cam wheel. The Sonora movements function is for the quarter hours that the time and strike movement operates. It is designed to play Westminster continuous Whittington continuous or can be switched to alternate to hear Westminster Chime one hour and Whittington Chime the next hour. The 89N time and strike movement has been completely rebuilt replacing all worn pivot holes except for the time load gear and has also been timed properly for proper function of the time and strike of the hours. It has been keeping excellent, consistent time and functioning properly. The back of both of the movements have high polished brass plates making it difficult to take a picture without showing a reflection. The dial is a huge 8 inch convex etched silver dial with large black Arabic numerals that can be clearly viewed from a distance. Seth Thomas Spade shaped hour and minute hands. A polished brass sash and no scratches or chips on the original convex beveled glass. Both front and rear doors open and close properly as they should. This model is equipped with 8-Sonora patented resonated bells with silent chime lever to silence the quarter hours. A video has been added to see and hear each quarter hour followed by the full Whittington and Westminster chime with hour strike. The original pendulum bob with brass on one side and lead on the other side and the original large wing two-sided key come with the clock. This is a model that is not seen often in the ebay and public market and having the original bob and key along with being an 8 bell continuous alternate chime clock make this clock very desirable and highly sought after. Every aspect of this clock is fully functional. What I do to ensure you are buying a quality clock. Ø Disassemble the entire clock and movements myself completely. Ø Bush all worn pivot holes with Burgeon bronze bushings as needed. Ø Clean the entire movement ultrasonically. Ø Clean the original dial being careful not to alter its original condition. If the dial is to far gone, it will be professionally silvered and restored back to Seth Thomas dial specifications. Ø Clean bezel, parts and chime rods by hand. Ø Clean the outside of the original finish by hand with mild cleaners as well as the inside and apply a coat of wax by hand. Ø I will never alter the finish or farm out the clock not knowing what is being done to the clock. This does decrease the value of a clock. Ø Reassemble the clock, oil and lube in the proper places. Ø Adjust chime and strike hammer sequence properly to assure smooth and even strikes at each quarter-hour and hour. Ø Electronically regulate the beat and adjust the speed while the clock is level to ensure accuracy for many generations. Ø Inspect and adjust every minor detail of the clock assuring full function and peak performance for many years to come. Ø Test the clock for a minimum of two weeks to ensure peak and proper performance for the new owner. Ø Smoke free, pet free home. All clocks are cleaned removing odors. Ø Instructions for set up will be provided along with my contact number for on going support and discounted maintenance or repair for your clock in the future. This clock is offered as a Buy It Now that is just above the 2005 book value and measures 18 ½” H x 12 ¼” W x 8 ¼” D that will give your home a sense of warmth and charm complimenting any rooms décor with its beauty and sound. This clock will be a wonderful addition to your home furniture in any room or make a grand statement in your foyer while appreciating in value over the years. Buy it for that special someone, as a wedding anniversary birthday gift or even for your own collection to pass on to future generations. This clock would make the ultimate Father’s Day gift or even after Father’s Day because you bought him a tie…Again. Because of the extreme value and size/weight of this clock it will be extremely well packed and shipped out via FedEx Ground/Home Delivery in the continental United States only. Shipping will be at a flat rate of only $80.00. Shipping charge includes full insurance at the sold price paid, adult signature required upon delivery and a tracking number will be provided. This clock will be sold as is and the seller has the right to end the auction at any time. I try to have a new listing every week so check back frequently for more restored, hard to find Seth Thomas antique mantel clocks and assorted parts. Please check out my feedback, contact me through eBay with any questions, check out my other clocks that I may have listed on ebay and I thank you for looking. NAWCC Member No. 171477 (Condition: Refurbished)

Sold on eBay October 10th, 2024

ANTIQUE ITHACA NO.3-1/2 PARLOR CALENDAR CLOCK WITH MATCHING SHELF. SERVICED.

Sold on eBay June 19th, 2024

Cleveland Electric Neon Clock Hex ENCC Art Deco ColorLite READ DESCRIPTION

Sold on eBay October 4th, 2023

ANTIQUE BLACK FOREST BIRD AND FOX CUCKOO AND QUAIL CLOCK. SERVICED. EXCELLENT

Sold on eBay July 6th, 2024

Aurora, prisma, and black hole Kirsch Hamilton clocks

Sold on eBay September 4th, 2023

SETH THOMAS RESTORED GRAND ANTIQUE CHIME CLOCK NO. 70 - 1928 IN MAHOGANY

EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS, BOTH WITH THE ANTIQUE CLOCK PURCHASE, AS WELL AS MY LONG-TERM AVAILABILITY FOR ASSISTANCE AFTER THE PURCHASE, IS MY PLEDGE TO YOU.PART OF MY DNA IS THE LONG TERM AND CONTINUING PASSION FOR THE PROPER RESTORATION OF SELECTED ANTIQUE CLOCKS, PRIMARILY SETH THOMAS AND HERSCHEDE.EACH RESTORATION IS ACCOMPLISHED VIA BEST METHODS AND PRACTICES, ACQUIRED THROUGH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND TECHNIQUES ACQUIRED.THE CLOCKS THAT I SELECT FOR RESTORATION AND SUBSEQUENT RESALE REPRESENT SPECIFICALLY SELECTED MODELS, WHICH ARE BEST CANDIDATES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER, OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, WHO DESIRES TO OWN AN HIERLOOM ANTIQUE CLOCK, AS WELL AS TO ENJOY A TASTE OF ANTIQUE CLOCK AMERICANA PURCHASES FROM ME ARE GENERALLY FOR PERSONAL USE AND ENJOYMENT, FOR COLLECTORS, OR FOR GIFTING TO SPECIAL FRIENDS, RELATIVES, OR ASSOCIATES SINCERELY PRESENTED, STEVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILE LINKS ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 - 1928. Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAY FROM MY COLLECTION OF THE FINEST SETH THOMAS RESTORED ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCKS FOR THAT SPECIAL GIFT OCCASIONOR FOR YOUR COLLECTION OR PERSONAL USE, IS THE GRAND GOTHICSETH THOMAS CHIME CLOCK NO. 70 – 1928 IN HAND RUBBED RIBBON AND GRAINED MAHOGANY. THIS LOVELY CATHEDRAL STYLE GOTHIC WESTMINSTERIS ONE OF THE MOST DESIRED OF ALLLARGE GOTHIC PREMIUM GRADE #113A MOVEMENTSETH THOMAS CLOCKS OF THE 1920’S. FIVE PERFECTLY TUNED MAYLAND CHIME RODS COMBINED WITH THE HIGHEST GRADE #113A MOVEMENT PROVIDE THE ULTIMATE IN SOUND QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY! PARDON THE LENGTHLY LISTING TEXT INFORMATION – THE PURPOSE IS TO GIVE YOU SUFFICIENT DETAILS IN ORDER TO PRESENT THIS FULLY RESTORED AND GRAND CHIME CLOCK PROPERLY TO YOU. IF YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THAT MOST SPECIAL CHIME 70, HERE IT IS - YOU NEED READ NO FURTHER - REST ASSURED THIS ONE IS A TOP ALL TIME SELECTION. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THE CHIME CLOCK NO. 70 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” VOLUME 1, 2005 3D EDITION PAGE 158. LY’S REFERENCE ILLUSTRATES THIS VERSION - WITH A FANCY PIERCED HAND CUT HAND-ENGRAVED GOLD FINISHED DIAL. THE MODEL OFFERED TODAY IS THE FANCY GOLD DIAL VERSION – THE CHOICE OF FINANCIALLY ENDOWED PEOPLE IN THE ERA PRIOR TO THE GREAT DEPRESSION. THIS CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 – 1928 IS A MAGNIFICANT VERSION OF THE SETH CATHEDRAL WESTMINSTERS IN THE 1920’S. JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO REVIEW THE FLAWLESS HIGHEST GRADE SATIN RUBBED MAHOGANY CABINET, PRISTINE DIAL AND SPECIAL INLAID MARQUETRIE ABOVE THE DIAL AND DOOR. THE CHIME 70 TRULY IS A GRAND SETH WESTMINSTER INDEED! IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE MODEL 70 CHIME CLOCK HAS THE FANCY PIERCED GOLD FINISH DIAL AS OPPOSED TO THE PLAIN SILVERED DIAL. IF YOU SEE ANOTHER SILVERED DIAL SETH ADVERTISED AS THE MODEL 70, BEWARE, BECAUSE IT IS NOT A MODEL 70 IF THE PLAIN SILVERED DIAL IS PRESENT. THIS IS AN ALL-ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED SETH MODEL 70 IN SUPERIOR CONDITION. PLEASE NOTICE I DO NOT USE TERMS SUCH AS “MINT” OR “NEAR-MINT” SINCE THEY APTLY REFER TO OTHER COLLECTABLE CATEGORIES AND ARE NOT REALLY THE MOST DESCRIPTIVE WORDS FOR CLASSIFYING ANTIQUE CLOCKS. TO ME, A SUPERIOR ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS IS ONE THAT IS GRAND TO VIEW AND DISPLAY, CONTAINS ALL-ORIGINAL COMPONENTS, HAS NOT BEEN STRIPPED OF ITS ORIGINAL BASE FINISH, AND HAS BEEN RESTORED TO PERFECT MECHANICAL CONDITION. THE SUPERIOR SETH ALSO DISPLAYS AND PRESENTS AS A SUPERB ANTIQUE CLOCK, AND DOES NOT LOOK LIKE A BRAND NEW REPRODUCTION CLOCK!!! THIS IS A LOVELY AND FULL SIZE GOTHIC BEEHIVE STYLE CABINET CLOCK - COMPLETELY RESTORED – A MAYLAND CHIME COLLECTOR GRADE HEIRLOOM SETH WESTMINSTER THAT ANYONE WHO SEEKS A FINE SETH THOMAS CAN BE PROUD OF FOR YEARS AND YEARS TO COME!!! THE CHIMES ARE RICH INDEED – THE NEW OWNER SHOULD PLAN TO PLACE THE CHIME CLOCK NO. 70 – 1928 AS PART OF A VERY SPECIAL SETTING IN THE HOME. THE CHIME 70 HAS A BOLD STYLE, WITH INTERESTING DETAIL, INCLUDING RAISED PEDIMENT FEET, DISTINCTIVE MULITPLE CONTOURED MOULDINGS AROUND THE BASE, INLAY WORK ABOVE THE DIAL, AND RICH EYE CATCHING STYLING. NOTICE HOW THE SILVERED SASH AROUND THE DOOR GLASS DRAWS ATTENTION DIRECTLY TO THE HANDSOME DIAL AND NUMERAL/CHAPTER RING. THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 IS A GRAND AND STATELY WESTMINSTER THAT RECREATES PLEASANT MEMORIES OF THE TIMES BEFORE THE GREAT DEPRESSION OF 1929. THE CHIME 70 DISPLAYS WELL, BOTH AS AN ANTIQUE AND AS A DECORATIVE ACCESSORY. IT IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, ENJOY AND USE FOR TIMEKEEPING; AND ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE. PLEASE BROWSE THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. THE PHOTOS TELL THE WHOLE STORY ABOUT THE ELEGANT CHIME 70 - 1928 GOTHIC WESTMINSTER. THE CLOCK IS CLEAN AND ELEGANT TO VIEW, WITH A SATIN DULL RUBBED WALNUT PATINA AND A CLASSIC CASE DESIGN. THE CABINET IS ALL ORIGINAL. THE RICH PATINA FINISH HAS A GRAND DEPTH AND HUE - JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS NO. 70 HIGHEST GRADE CABINET! THE SILVERED CHAPTER RING HAS RECESSED BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS AND CAN BE VIEWED FROM ACROSS A LARGE ROOM. THE SETH SIGNATURE CUT BRONZE BLACK SERPENTINE HANDS ARE ORIGINAL AND COMPLEMENT THE ARABIC NUMERALS AND OVERALL DIAL ASSEMBLY DESIGN. A MAGNIFIED CLOSE-UP VIEW OF THE FANCY PIERCED HAND-CUT HAND-ENGRAVED GOLD PLATED DIAL ASSEMBLY IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO NUMBER FOUR FOR YOUR REVIEW. THE COMPLETE DIAL ASSEMBLY IS EXACTLY AS ONE WOULD WANT. NOTE THE TWO SUB-DIALS AT THE TOP – THE LEFT ONE IS FOR REGULATING THE TIME SLOW-FAST AND THE RIGHT SUB-DIAL SILENCES THE ¼ HOUR CHIMES IF DESIRED, BUT NOT THE HOUR STRIKE. THE WINDING HOLE NEAR THE “8” IS FOR THE HOUR COUNT CHIME GRAR TRAIN; THE ONE NEAR THE “6” IS FOR THE TIME GEAR TRAIN, AND THE WINDING HOLE NEAR THE “4” IS FOR THE ¼ HOUR WESTMINSTER CHIME GEAR TRAIN. THE THREE MAINSPRING WIND HOLES COMBINED WITH THE TWO-SUB DIALS PROVIDE COMPLETE CONTROL OF ALL CLOCK FUNCTIONS. THE FRONT DOOR IS TIGHT, DOES NOT SAG, AND CLOSES PROPERLY WITH A CLEAN SNAP. THE SILVERED DIAL TRIM SASH IS PROPERLY ATTACHED ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR, BEHIND THE ORIGINAL HEAVY DOOR GLASS. THE CHIME 70 CABINET WAS ONE OF SETH THOMAS’ RARE FINEST GRADE PRODUCTS, WITH THE WESTMINSTER CHIME SEQUENCE ON HEAVY RESONANT MAYLAND CHIME RODS, MARKETED TO THOSE WHO DESIRED THE LILTING AND STATELY SOUND, STYLE, AND PRESENTATION WHEN PLACED ON THE MANTLE PIECE OR TABLE TOP IN THEIR HOMES. EACH QUARTER HOUR WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE IS SOUNDED ON THE HEAVY AND RESONANT MAYLAND BRONZE-NICKEL ALLOY CHIME RODS, FOLLOWED BY THE HOUR COUNT ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE FIFTH MAYLAND ROD. THE STATELY TEMPO SO CHARACTERISTIC OF A GRAND WESTMINSTER OF THE TWENTIES IS IN FULL PRESENCE, AS ARE THE LILTING RESONANT NOTES WITH SUCH TIMBRE AND DECAY AFTER EACH STRIKE. BY ALL MEANS LISTEN TO THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 PERFORM VIA THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES! THIS IS A LARGE FULL SIZE CATHEDRAL CABINET CLOCK SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY - IDEAL FOR A SPECIAL GIFT, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 11 ½” W X 15” H X 8” D. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE OBSERVE THAT NEARLY HALF OF MY LISTING PORTFOLIO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT THE MECHANICAL ASPECTS AND MOVEMENT RESTORATION OF THE CLOCK. YOU DESERVE, AND SHOULD EXPECT, A RESTORED ANTIQUE SETH OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. I STRIVE TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS RATHER THAN SIMPLY SELL YOU AN ANTIQUE CLOCK. SETH THOMAS’ FINEST AND HEAVIEST WESTMINSTER MOVEMENT, THE EIGHT DAY #113A, HAS BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED, INCLUDING: FULL DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, CLEANING, REBUSHING AT KEY BEARING WEAR POINTS, REASSEMBLY, LUBRICATION, AND BENCH TESTING FOR FOUR WEEKS. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE #113A MOVEMENT ARE INCLUDED IN THE INSPECTION, ALONG WITH CORRECTIONS IF NECESSARY: · BUSHING AND PIVOT WEAR OR ROUGHNESS· ANY BENT PIVOTS OR OTHER PIVOT CONDITIONS· CONDITION OF ARBORS, GEARS, PINIONS· CONDITION OF THE CHIME HAMMERS AND HAMMER ASSEMBLY· CONDITION OF THE CHIME TRAIN AND HOUR STRIKE TRAIN GOVERNORS TO INSURE THAT PROPER GEAR SPEED IS MAINTAINED· CONDITION OF THE LEATHER TIPS ON THE CHIME HAMMERS TO INSURE APPROPRIATE TONE, TIMBRE AND DECAY OF THE NOTE WHEN EACH CHIME IS STRUCK· NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT ARE COMPONENTS OF PROPER SERVICING ALL THREE MAINSPRINGS THAT SUPPLY ENERGY TO THE TIME, CHIME AND HOUR STRIKE TRAINS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW HIGHEST GRADE MAINSPRINGS. PLEASE NOTE: WEAK MAINSPRINGS AND THE NEED FOR PROPER SERVICING ARE THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF POOR AND UNRELIABLE PERFORMANCE FROM ANTIQUE CLOCKS WITH AN UNKNOWN SERVICE AND CONDITION RECORD!!! NOTE THAT THE SETH #113A MOVEMENT WEIGHS A FULL 5 1/4 POUNDS, COMPARED WITH THE WEIGHT OF ITS SMALLER BROTHER, THE #124 AT 2 3/8 POUNDS – THE #113A TRULY IS THE HIGHEST GRADE WESTMINSTER MOVEMENT PRODUCED BY SETH THOMAS, AND BETTER THAN ANY OTHER PRODUCED. FINAL TESTING INFORMATION ELECTRONIC TESTS WERE CONDUCTED TO MINIMIZE THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR, WITH AN OBJECTIVE OF APPROACHING ZERO. THIS RESTORED #113 MOVEMENT MET AND HELD ZERO BEAT ERROR, INDICATING A VERY HEALTHY MOVEMENT. ADDITIONAL TESTS WERE MADE TO INSURE THAT THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE ADJUSTMENT WILL BE CORRECT, WITH THE OBJECTIVE BEING 9,894 BEATS PER HOUR, WHICH THE RESTORED #113A ATTAINED AND HELD. THIS ADJUSTMENT IS IMPORTANT TO ASSURE TIME REGULATION STABILITY, AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO ADJUST THE MOVEMENT LATER FOR VARYING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT MECHANICAL CLOCKS. THE PENDULUM BEAT WIDTH OF 4 1/8 IN IS FANTASTIC FOR A GRAHAM DEADBEAT ESCAPEMENT ACTION MOVEMENT, AND REPRESENTS THE TYPICAL RESULTS I ACHIEVE IN THE MOVEMENT RESTORATION PROCESS. I TREAT EACH RESTORATION AS IF THE COMPLETED CLOCK WILL RESIDE IN MY PERSONAL COLLECTION. IT BEARS MENTIONING THAT A “COMPETE SERVICE AND RESTORE” JOB ON A #113A MOVEMENT, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, WHEN DONE BY A COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL IS IN THE $600 RANGE. THAT IS ANOTHER REASON FOR THE DISCRIMINATING EBAY ANTIQUE BUYER TO CHOOSE WISELY WHEN PURCHASING!! THIS IS A LARGE FULL SIZE CATHEDRAL CABINET CLOCK SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY - IDEAL FOR A SPECIAL GIFT, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 11 ½” W X 15” H X 8” D. ENJOY REVIEWING THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ME, STEVE. WORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY – ALL OF MY SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS ARE FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. GREAT CARE IS TAKEN TO INSURE THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY, IS FULLY OPERATIONAL, MEETS OR EXCEEDS ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE SPECS, AND IS BENCH TESTED WHEN SHIPPED. MY SINCERE HOPE IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY. AS WITH ALL MECHANICAL CLOCK MOVEMENTS, SOME ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE NECESSARY WHEN SETTING UP AFTER SHIPMENT, AND THE CLOCK IS SOLD AS IS. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOUND FILES IMPORTANT NOTES ON USING THE E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER FOUR SOUND FILES OF THE SETH CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 - 1928 WITH FINEST QUALITY #113A MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE. 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUND FILES 2. PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. 3. WESTMINSTER SEQUENCES AT 7:15 – 7:30 – 7:45 - LISTEN FOR PURE, SOLID NOTES WITH RICH TIMBRE, SMOOTH DECAY, AND STATELY, EVEN TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT WHILE SOUNDING THE WESTMINSTER SEQUENCES. 4. THE FULL WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE AND HOUR COUNT AT 8:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE, SOLID NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY - AND AGAIN THE STABLE AND STATELY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT WHILE PLAYING THE SEQUENCES. ENJOY REVIEWING THE CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 70 – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ME, STEVE B. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay February 12th, 2025

Horolovar Clock Mainspring Let Down Tools

One pair of Horolovar Mainspring Let Down Tools. Mainspring let down tools are used to safely unwind your clock's powerful mainspring, so that you may disassemble the movement for proper cleaning and lubrication without injuring yourself, and causing extensive damage to the movement. These tools are designed to fit over your clock's key, and work for almost all keys on the market. There are two sizes, to handle both smaller and larger clock keys. These tools are built to last, with solid cherry hardwood handles, and thick, high quality steel. To use, insert your key into the slot in the tool. Then insert the key into the winding arbor as shown in the second picture. Firmly grasp the handle, and turn the tool counter clockwise just a hair so that pressure is removed from the ratchet wheel and click*. Lift the click away from the ratchet wheel, then slightly release the pressure of your grip on the tool to allow the tool to slowly rotate in your hand until the mainspring has fully unwound. *The ratchet wheel is a brass or steel disk shaped object, with teeth that point in one direction. It has a hole in the middle, and fits over the mainspring arbor. On some clocks, it is located on the back of the back plate, and on others, it is located between the plates. The click is steel, and usually black. It pivots up and down on the screw in it's center. One side of the click is pressed between two teeth of the ratchet wheel, held in place by the click spring. We can help you find the right suspension spring and mainspring for your anniversary clock. Any questions, just ask! (Click on one of the Store Categories links to the left to see our mainsprings, instruction booklets, repair books, a full selection of Horolovar suspension spring sizes, complete Horolovar suspension spring units for all Kundo and Schatz clocks, winding keys, and many other anniversary clock related items.) We provide tracking for all shipments within the USA, and to those countries participating in e-DELCON service. Shipping within the USA is free.NOTE: International purchases do not include import duties, taxes, or charges and are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyers responsibility. Check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. We want you to be happy with our products and service. Please contact us if you have any questions or problems. We feel you've done your share for a successful transaction once you've paid for your purchase. Why should you have to wait until you've left positive feedback to the seller before receiving your feedback? We leave positive feedback when payment clears! We will usually ship within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment. (Condition: Brand New)

Sold on eBay June 9th, 2024

Antique 1860’s French Movement Mantle Clock sold under a Private Label Rights

Sold on eBay September 11th, 2023

SETH THOMAS RESTORED ANTIQUE SONORA CHIME CLOCK #5 -1911 IN ADAMANTINE MAHOGANY

eBay SOUND FILES ARE INCLUDED IN THE “E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER” AT THE TOP OF MY LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE 4 BELL SONORA CHIME CLOCKNUMBER 5 - 1911 Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAYFROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION IS THE SELDOM SEEN, ELEGANTAND TASTEFULLY DESIGNEDSETH THOMAS 4 BELL SONORA WESTMINSTER CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 5 - 1911. THIS FULLY RESTORED SONORA 5 IS QUITE A FIND, AND SELDOM SEEN, BECAUSE SONORA 5’S IN PRISTINE CONDITION ARE HELD IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS DUE TO THEIR RARITY. BOTH CLOCK MOVEMENTS AS WELL AS ALL ASPECTS OF THIS LOVELY SONORA HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED AND RESTORED. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THIS IS ONE OF THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE ADAMANTINE CABINET SONORA CHIME CLOCK, VINTAGE 1911, WITH A NEST OF 4 PATENTED SONORA BELLS. THE CHIMES ARE RESONANT, WITH SUPERB TIMBRE AND DECAY AFTER EACH NOTE IS SOUNDED – OTHER NON-SETH BELL CHIME ANTIQUE CLOCKS SIMPLY CANNOT COMPARE WITH THE TIMBRE AND RESONANCE OF THE BELL SOUNDS FROM THIS SONORA CHIME NUMBER 5 SONORA. THE NEW OWNER WILL DEFINITELY WANT TO PLACE THE SETH SONORA 5 IN A VERY SPECIAL LOCATION IN THE HOME. THE SETH THOMAS SONORA CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 5 – 1911 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” THIRD EDITION, VOLUME 1, PAGE 152. THE SONORA 5 IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, WITH THE ADAMANTINE MAHOGANY HIGHEST GRADE CABINET, AND CLEAN AND STYLISH CABINET DESIGN APPOINTMENTS THAT REALLY ATTRACT ATTENTION. THE CLASSIC PEDIMENT SONORA HAS A SILVERED FIVE INCH DIAL WITH VIVID BLACK NUMERALS, AND A POLISHED BRASS BEZEL. SETH THOMAS SIGNATURE FULL SPADE HOUR AND MINUTE HANDS COMPLEMENT THE DIAL. THE GOTHIC ARCH TOP AND SIMPLE ELEGANCE OF THE CABINET COMPLETES THE PRESENTATION TO PRODUCE AN ELEGANT EARLY SONORA – A COMBINATION THAT IS SO HARD TO FIND IN THE MARKET PLACE. NOTICE THE GOLDEN BOTTOM AND TOP ADORNMENTS ON THE FRONT COLUMNS, AS WELL AS THE VERTICAL LINE WORK ON THE COLUMNS – SELDOM FOUND AS THE ADORNMENTS ON THE SONORA 5 WERE A SPECIAL ORDER ITEM WHEN ORIGINALLY PURCHASED. THIS PARTICULAR CABINET SONORA IS REALLY AN ATTENTION GETTER BECAUSE OF ITS STYLE AND STATEMENT WHEN DISPLAYED – IT ALWAYS DRAWS GUESTS OR FRIENDS BACK FOR ANOTHER LOOK. BY ALL MEANS LISTEN TO THE QUARTER HOUR CHIME SECUENCES AND THE HOUR STRIKE FOR YOURSELF VIA THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER LINKS AT THE START OF THE LISTING. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS FOR HIGH RESOLUTION CLOSE IN VIEWS. THE ORIGINAL ADAMANTINE MAHOGANY FINISH WAS RETAINED, AND THE ENTIRE CABINET WAS PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED AND RESTORED WITH MY SPECIAL PROCESS, IN ORDER TO BRING FORTH THE RICHNESS OF THE ORIGINAL ADAMANTINE MAHOGANY FINISH – TIME CONSUMING, YES – BUT JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS SONORA NO. 5 CABINET! EVERY ASPECT OF THE SONORA 5 HAS BEEN RESTORED TO ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING THE NEST OF FOUR DEEP TONED SONORA BELLS. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ONE OF SETH THOMAS’ FINEST SONORA BELL ANTIQUE CLOCKS – AND YOU CAN BE ASSURED OF THE QUALITY, BECAUSE MY PERSONAL OBJECTIVE, AS ALWAYS, IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS! ANYONE WHO DESIRES SHOULD FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS DETAILS OF THE SONORA 5, AS WELL AS DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE VARIOUS SONORAS IN GENERAL. THE WINDING HOLE NEAR THE “8” IS FOR THE HOUR COUNT CHIME; THE ONE NEAR THE “4” IS FOR THE TIME TRAIN. BOTH THE HOUR COUNT AND TIME TRAIN ARE HANDLED BY THE FRONT MOVEMENT, WHICH IS AN EARLY VINTAGE #89 SERIES SETH MOVEMENT, USED IN THE VERY EARLIEST SONORAS. ANOTHER HOLE AT THE “3” IS FOR WINDING THE QUARTER-HOUR WESTMINSTER CHIMES, HANDLED BY THE REAR SONORA MOVEMENT, AN EARLY VERSION OF THE SETH #90 SERIES. THE SMALLER HOLE BELOW THE HAND SHAFT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DIAL IS FOR ACCESSING THE SLOW-FAST TIME ADJUSTMENT. NOTE THE SLIDE LEVER ON THE SIDE OF THE CABINET FOR CHIME-SILENT OPERATION. WHEN OPERATED, THE QUARTER HOUR CHIMES. A CLOSE-UP OF THE LEVER IS SHOWN AS AN INSET IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 3. THE FRONT 89 MOVEMENT HANDLES THE TIME AND HOUR STRIKE FUNCTIONS AND THE REAR 90 MOVEMENT HANDLES THE QUARTER HOUR FUNCTIONS. EACH QUARTER HOUR SEQUENCE IS SOUNDED ON THE RESONATED BELLS WITH RICH HARMONICS, TIMBRE AND LINGERING DECAY WHEN STRUCK. PLEASE MAKE IT A POINT TO LISTEN AND CAREFULLY REVIEW THE ATTACHED SOUND PLAYER FILES IN ORDER TO FULLY APPRECIATE WHAT OWNERS IN THE EARLY 1900’S TIME FRAME EXPERIENCED WITH THEIR NEW AND, AT THE TIME, VERY EXPENSIVE SONORA NUMBER 5 CLOCKS. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILSVIEWERS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE NOTE: WHILE AESTHETIC BEAUTY OF YOUR ANTIQUE CLOCK IS IMPORTANT, MECHANICAL CONDITION IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT! CYOBSERVE THAT NEARLY HALF OF MY LISTING TEXT CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT THE MECHANICAL ASPECTS AND MOVEMENT RESTORATION OF THE CLOCK.YOU DESERVE, AND SHOULD EXPECT, A RESTORED ANTIQUE SETH OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND RELIABILITY.I STRIVE TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS RATHER THAN SIMPLY SELL YOU AN ANTIQUE CLOCK. THE NEST OF SONORA BELLS THE RESTORATION PROCESS INCLUDED COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION OF EVERY ASPECT OF THE CLOCK. THE SONORA CHIME BELLS AND CHIME BLOCK ASSEMBLY WERE CAREFULLY EXAMINED FOR CONDITION TO INSURE THE ABSENCE OF HAIRLINE CRACKS, ETC. CAREFUL INSPECTION OF THE BELLS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: · ONE HAIRLINE CRACK CAN CAUSE A SONORA BELL TO LOSE ALL TONE AND TIMBRE, AND THE BEGINNING OF A HAIRLINE WILL ALMOST ALWAYS GROW TO A FULL HAIRLINE CRACK. · IN ADDITION, OTHER ISSUES WITH CRACKED, BROKEN, OR DETERIORATED WOODEN AND PRESSED FELT BELL SPACERS, USED TO SEPARATE THE BELLS, WILL IMPACT THE SOUND, YET CANNOT BE DETECTED BY CASUAL INSPECTION. · THE ONLY WAY TO ASSURE YOURSELF OF NOT BECOMING VICTIM TO PROBLEMS IS VIA FULL AUTHENTICATION OF THE COMPONENTS, WHICH IS MY PLEDGE TO YOU, THE BUYER. MOVEMENTS - #89M AND #90D BOTH THE 89M TIME AND HOUR STRIKE MOVEMENT, AND THE 90D CHIME MOVEMENT, WERE DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED WITH ULTRASONICS, INSPECTED IN DETAIL FOR CONDITION OF THE PIVOT BUSHINGS, GEAR TRAIN, AND ARBOR OR PIVOT ABNORMALITIES. OUT OF TOLERANCE BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED. EVERY OPERATIONAL ASPECT OF EACH MOVEMENT WAS ADDRESSED. THE MOVEMENTS WERE THEN REASSEMBLED AND PROPERLY LUBRICATED; BOTH MAINSPRINGS IN THE 89 WERE UNLOADED, TESTED, INSPECTED, PROPERLY LUBRICATED, AND RELOADED. THE PENDULUM BEAT AMPLITUDE WIDTH OF THE RESTORED 89M MOVEMENT IS A FULL 3 5/8 INCHES AS MEASURED FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BOB AT LEFT SWING TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOB AT RIGHT SWING. THIS FAR EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM SPEC OF 2 1/4 INCHES! THE ROBUST AMPLITUDE WIDTH INDICATES THE MOVEMENT IS IN THE HIGHEST STATE OF GOOD HEALTH, WITH VIRTUALLY NO FRICTION, NO DRAG, AND PLENTY OF RESERVE ENERGY FROM THE MAINSPRINGS. AS INFORMATION, BEWARE IF A #89 MOVEMENT HAS AN ANEMIC PENDULUM BEAT SWING BECAUSE IT IS A TALE-TALE INDICATOR OF POOR MOVEMENT HEALTH AND THE NEED FOR EXTENSIVE SERVICE WORK. SUPERSIZE PHOTO 9 SHOWS THE RESTORED 89M AND 90D MOVEMENTS. THE GREAT MAINSPRING IN THE 90 MOVEMENT WAS UNLOADED, INSPECTED FOR HAIRLINE CRACKS, PROPERLY SERVICED AND RELOADED. THE MAINSPRING EXCEEDED THE DELIVEED FORCE REQUIREMENTS BOTH AT THE START AND AT THE END OF ITS FORCE CURVE - REST ASSURED THE 90 MOVEMENT WILL PERFORM RELIABLY AND PROPERLY. IMPORTANT: THERE ARE THREE ESPECIALLY CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THE #90 CHIME MOVEMENT: THE GREAT WHEEL GEAR, THE SECOND WHEEL GEAR WITH PINION, AND THE CHIME DRUM THAT SYNCHRONIZES AND DRIVES THE CHIME HAMMERS. IF ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS IS ABOUT TO FAIL, IT MAY NOT BE OBVIOUS. WHEN IT OCCURS, THE COST TO REPAIR WILL GIVE YOU A JOLT, BECAUSE THERE ARE NONE IN SUPPLY CHANNELS; ANOTHER MOVEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED. THAT IS WHY I ALWAYS MAKE SURE THESE CRITICAL COMPONENTS ARE IN TOP CONDITION ON MY RESTORED SETH SONORA CLOCKS. I WILL BE GLAD TO FULLY EXPLAIN THESE CONSIDERATIONS AS WELL AS OTHER IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS WHEN BUYING A SONORA – JUST EMAIL ME OR GIVE ME A CALL. MY EMAIL AND TELEPHONE NUMBER IS LISTED NEAR THE END. GOOD COUNSEL ON A CONTEMPLATED SONORA ACQUISITION WOULD BE: IF ONE ELECTS TO PURCHASE A SONORA OF UNKNOWN CONDITION – EVEN IF WORKING, BY ALL MEANS HOPE FOR THE BEST, BUT AT THE SAME TIME, BE PREPARED FOR PROBLEMS, SUBSEQUENT OPERATIONAL ISSUES AND EXTREME FRUSTRATION, AS WELL AS CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE. JUST LISTEN TO THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE PLAYER AUDIO FILES FOR AN ACCURATE RENDERING OF THE CLARITY, RESONANCE, TONE, AND RICH DECAY OF EACH NOTE STRUCK WHEN THE SONORA NUMBER 5 CHIMES AND STRIKES THE HOUR. AFTER REASSAMBLY, APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR TIME, CHIME, HOUR STRIKE, SYNCHRONIZATION PENDULUM RATE AND BEAT ERROR ETC. WERE ACCOMPLISHED USING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC MEANS. AN EXTENDED BENCH RUN TEST FOLLOWED. SEVERAL PHOTOS OF THE RESTORATION WORK ARE PART OF THE PORTFOLIO. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION: REFER TO HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTO 11 · AS PART OF THE TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURES ON THE #89 MOVEMENT, THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR AND THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE ARE CHECKED AND SET - AN OBJECTIVE OF NEAR ZERO FOR BEAT ERROR IS DESIRED. THIS RESTORED 89 MOVEMENT ADJUSTED TO ZERO ERROR AND STABILIZED AT ZERO ERROR. · FOR PENDULUM BEAT RATE, THE 89 IS DESIGNED TO RUN AT 9,777 BEATS PER HOUR. THE RESTORED MOVEMENT EASILY HELD THE 9,777 BEAT RATE, MEANING THE TIME KEEPING WILL BE DEPENDABLE AND THE MOVEMENT WILL GIVE RELIABLE SERVICE. IN FACT, BOTH MOVEMENTS IN THE SONORA 1 WERE RESTORED TO SUPERIOR CONDITIION. · THE FULL RESTORATION SERVICE WORK ON THE SONORA MOVEMENTS AND SONORA BELLS ASSEMBLY, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, IS A $750 VALUE IN AND OF ITSELF. IF YOU PURCHASE A SETH THOMAS SONORA CLOCK OF UNKNOWN OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY, A TRIP THE CLOCK DOCTOR IS LIKELY AND COSTLY. WHY NOT PURCHASE ONE THAT YOU CAN DEPEND ON FROM THE GET GO!!! THE SONORA CHIME NO. 5 - 1911 WILL BE THE CENTER-PIECE OF A GRAND DECORATIVE SETTING, AND IT IS AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT, BECAUSE ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE YEAR AFTER YEAR. THIS IS A FULL SIZE CABINET SONORA CHIME CLOCK, SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, OR SHELF DISPLAY - IDEAL FOR A GIFT, A MEMORABLE PRESENT FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL, YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 11” W X 14” H X 7 ¼” D. WORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY – ALL OF MY SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS ARE FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. GREAT CARE IS TAKEN TO INSURE THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY, IS FULLY OPERATIONAL, MEETS OR EXCEEDS ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE SPECS, AND IS BENCH TESTED WHEN SHIPPED. MY SINCERE HOPE IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY. AS WITH ALL MECHANICAL CLOCK MOVEMENTS, SOME ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE NECESSARY WHEN SETTING UP AFTER SHIPMENT, AND THE CLOCK IS SOLD AS IS. ENJOY THE LISTING – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ME, STEVE. IMPORTANT NOTE – E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER FILES ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. FOUR SOUND FILES OF THE SETH SONORA CHIME CLOCK NUMBER 5 - 1911 ARE INCLUDED: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUND FILES 2. PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. 3. WESTMINSTER SEQUENCES AT 7:15 – 7:30 – 7:45 - LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN A SLOW, SLUGGISH OR DRAGGING TEMPO 4. THE FULL 16 NOTE WESTMINSTER SEQUENCE AND HOUR COUNT AT 8:00. AGAIN, LISTEN FOR PURE NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE AND RICH DECAY - AND AGAIN THE ZESTY TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW, SLUGGISH OR DRAGGING TEMPO. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SOUND RECORDING: THE MICROPHONE IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE MOVEMENT FOR RECORDING PURPOSES, AND SOME NORMAL GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS WILL BE HEARD. THE OPERATION SOUNDS ARE NOT NOTICED AT TYPICAL LISTENING DISTANCES. THE FILES ARE POSTED VIA THE E COMMERCE PLAYER AT THE START OF MY LISTING. SIMPLY CLICK ON THE PLAY BUTTON TO HEAR ALL FILES IN SUCCESSION, OR CLICK ON THE INDIVIDUAL FILE ICONS THAT APPEAR TO HEAR EACH ONE BY ITSELF. IF UNABLE TO PLAY THEM VIA THE PLAYER, YOU CAN EMAIL ME AND I WILL SEND THE .MP3 FILES TO YOU. INCLUDE YOUR REGULAR EMAIL ADDRESS PLEASE. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay May 18th, 2025

Genuine Howard Miller Alcott Mechanical Westminster Wall Clock 613-229 - Germany

Sold on eBay October 16th, 2024

RESTORED RARE SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE TOURAINE-1910 FINE CABINET 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 CAROLINA “E COMMERCE PLAYER” SOUND FILES OF THE TOURAINE - 1910 ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING – LISTEN, REVIEW, AND ENJOY Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAYFROM MYPERSONAL COLLECTION OF THE BEST CABINET CLOCKS - FOR YOUR SPECIAL GIFT FOR ONE’S USE, OR ENJOYMENT IS A SELDOM FOUND, CLASSIC, ELEGANT, SETH THOMAS TOURAINE - 1910 DORIC TOP MAHOGANY TIME AND STRIKE FINE CABINET CLOCK - ONE OF THE BEST MID-SIZE ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCKS AVAILABLE FOR DISPLAY AND DECORATING IN THE HOME OR OFFICE SETTING. THE “TOURAINE” TOOK ITS NAME AFTER THE FABLED PROVINCE OF TOURAINE IN THE HISTORIC AND FERTILE LOIRE RIVER VALLEY OF FRANCE. FRENCH CLOCK MAKING WAS ALSO ACTIVE IN THIS PERIOD OF THE EARLY 1900’S, WITH SEVERAL NOTED CLOCK MAKERS OPERATING IN THE PROVINCE FORMERLY KNOWN AS TOURAINE. THE SETH THOMAS CLOCK COMPANY RECOGINIZED A MARKET OPPORTUNITY, AND LIKEWISE BEGAN PRODUCTION OF FRENCH INSPIRED CLOCKS. THE MOST NOTED AND SOUGHT-AFTER SETH CABINET CLOCK IS THE “TOURAINE” BECAUSE OF ITS INSPIRED DESIGN, RICH MARQUETRIE AND INLAY WORK, AND THE HIGHEST GRADE COMPONENTS USED. THUS WITH THE “TOURAINE” SETH THOMAS PRODUCED A FRENCH INSPIRED CABINET CLOCK ON A LEVEL WITH THE FINEST FRENCH WORKS OF THE DAY, AND ALSO PRODUCED A FINE MOVEMENT EQUAL TO – EVEN BETTER - THAN THE SUPERB FRENCH MOVEMENTS OF THAT PERIOD. THIS IS AN ESPECIALLY UNIQUE TOURAINEBECAUSE IT’S CABINET IS EXCELLENT – USUALLY THE TOURAINE CABINET HAS VARIOUS MINOR FLAWS, BECAUSE OF ITS UNIQUE LEGS AND COMPOUND CURVES AND ROUNDED TOP. THIS TOURAINE IS AS CLOSE TO PERFECT AS ONE COULD HOPE TO FIND. THE TOURAINE - 1910 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” V1 3D EDITION PAGE 502. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THIS IS THE 1910 EARLY CATALOG VERSION OF THE TOURAINE, FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH A PREMIUM 5 ½ INCH HEAT FIRED PORCELAIN DIAL WITH BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS, ACCOMPANIED BY THE SIGNATURE SETH THOMAS CUT BLUED STEEL FULL SPADE HANDS. THIS PARTICULAR TOURAINE IS FULLY AND METICULOUSLY RESTORED AND ALL ORIGINAL – JUST COMPLETED AND READY TO BE PLACED IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE!! THE TOURAINE’S ORIGINAL LIGHT MOLASSAS COLOR AND DULL RUBBED RIBBON MAHOGANY AGED PATINA FINISH DISPLAYS IMMENSE CHARACTER. THE FINISH WAS RETAINED AND PRESERVED, AND WILL BE AN OUTSTANDING FIND FOR THE FORTUNATE FUTURE OWNER. THE TASTEFUL INLAY WORK AND MARQUETRIE ON THE FRONT AND SIDES IS FLAWLESS AND VIVID – ANOTHER INDICATION OF SUPERIOR COLLECTIBILITY. THE TOURAINE CAN BE AN ADDITION TO ONE’S COLLECTION FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES, AND/OR FOR DISPLAY IN A FEATURED AREA OF THE HOME. THE TOURAINE HAS VERSATILE PLACEMENT FLEXIBILITY AND EXCELLENT PRESENTATION IN LITERALLY ANY AREA OF THE HOME, OR OFFICE FOR THAT MATTER. THIS SETH THOMAS IS A CHARMING AND EYE CATCHING DORIC ARCH CABINET CLOCK. CABINET FEATURES INCLUDE: · A FULL TRADITIONAL DORIC TOP, WITH GENTLE FLARES OUTWARD, CONNECTING TO THE SIDES VIA A PEDIMENT PORCH SURROUNDING THE TOP. · INLAID MARQUETRIE DIRECTLY BELOW THE DORIC ARCH CROWN, AND ABOVE THE PEDIMENT PORCH, FOR ADDED INTRIGUE AND VISUAL APPEAL – DETAIL IS SHOWN IN THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS. · ADDITIONAL INLAID MARQUETRIE ON THE FRONT BELOW THE DIAL FOR VISUAL EMPHASIS AND TO DRAW ATTENTION TOWARDS THE DIAL AND BEZEL AREA. · INLAID MARQUETRIE BANDING ON EACH SIDE · THE TOURAINE IS COMPLETE, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL PENDULUM AND ORIGINAL KEY. DETAIL IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTOS. · SIDE STILES ARE GENTLY CURVED AND FLARED OUTWARD AT THE BASE FOR DESIGN APPEAL · RAISED PEDIMENT BASE ACHIEVED BY EXTENDING THE SIDE STILES AND ADDING SCROLL WORK AT THE BASE · POLISHED CAST BRASS BEZEL, WITH HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED GLASS - A CLOSE IN VIEW OF THE BRASS BEZEL AND BEVELED GLASS IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4. · THE 5 ½ INCH WHITE HEAT FIRED PORCELAIN DIAL HAS VIVID BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS WHICH ARE CLEARLY SEEN FROM ACROSS A LARGE ROOM. PLEASE INSPECT THE PORCELAIN DIAL VIA SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4 IN THE PORTFOLIO. THE TOURAINE – 1910 IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, AND JUST THE RIGHT SIZE - EASY TO DISPLAY IN ANY DECORATIVE SETTING. IT CAN BE PLACED PRACTICALLY ANYWHERE BECAUSE THE TOURAINE CAN BE ADMIRED BY ITSELF OR AS PART OF A DECORATIVE GROUPING. YOU WILL LOVE THIS CLOCK! – I KNOW I DO – I ADMIT I LOVE THEM ALL. THE CLOSE UP PHOTOS ARE PART OF THE PORTFOLIO. I ASK THAT YOU ALLOW THE TEXT AND HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE PICTURES TO SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES!THIS IS A 115 YEAR OLD ANTIQUE, WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR CABINET BLEMISHES, AS WOULD BE EXPECTED, SO PLEASE EXAMINE THE PHOTOS. ON THE DIAL THE TIME MAINSPRING WIND SHAFT IS LOCATED NEAR NUMERAL 5 AND THE STRIKE MAINSPRING WIND SHAFT IS NEAR NUMERAL 7. ABOVE THE NUMERAL 12 IS A SMALLER HOLE WITH ACCESS TO THE FASTER/SLOWER ADJUSTMENT SHAFT, USING THE OPPOSITE END OF THE CLOCK KEY. THE BEAUTIFULLY AGED SHELLAC-OVER- MAHOGANY PATINA FINISH ON THE HIGH GRADE RIBBON MAHOGANY CABINET HAS BEEN PRESERVED, CONDITIONED AND RESTORED, RETAINING THE DESIREABLE DULL-RUBBED SATIN LUSTRE AND PATINA, AS WELL AS THE MUCH SOUGHT AFTER DARK HONEY RIBBON MAHOGANY COLORATION THAT IS ORIGINAL AND CORRECT FOR THE TOURAINE – THE APPEARANCE ACCENTS THIS CLOCK’S CHARACTER, BOTH AS AN ANTIQUE AND AS A DECORATIVE ACCESSORY WHEN DISPLAYED. THE HALF HOUR IS SOUNDED ON A CATHEDRAL BELL SPIRAL GONG – THE SOUND IS MELLOW AND RESONANT, WITH A LOVELY LINGERING DECAY OF THE NOTE; THE HOUR COUNT FOLLOWS, WITH EACH HOUR ANNOUNCED AS A STRIKE ON THE CATHEDRAL BELL GONG. A CLOSE IN VIEW OF THE CATHEDRAL SPIRAL GONG IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 8. PLEASE REMEMBER TO HEAR THE TOURAINE VIA THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES. THE NOTES STRUCK FROM THIS PARTICULAR CATHEDRAL GONG HAVE A WONDERFUL AND LINGERING DECAY. LISTEN AND YOU WILL HEAR WHAT I MEAN. THE HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE PHOTOS ARE PROVICED FOR YOU TO SEE ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. THE PHOTOS REALLY DO NOT FULLY SHOW HOW NICELY THIS SETH SHOWS OFF – IT IS A BEAUTY!! THE CLOCK LOOKS EVEN BETTER WHEN VIEWED DIRECTLY THAN IN THE PHOTOS. THE TOURAINE - 1910 IS WELL PRESERVED AND FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY. I TAKE GREAT CARE TO INSURE THAT EACH DISTINCTIVE CLOCK I OFFER IS SUPERB IN ALL RESPECTS. 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 EIGHT DAY FINE ROUND SETH THOMAS 8 DAY MOVEMENT HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY DISASSEMBLED, INSPECTED AND CLEANED WITH ULTRASONICS. ALL WORN PIVOT BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED, AND BOTH THE TIME AND STRIKE MAINSPRINGS WERE UNLOADED, SERVICED AND INSPECTED TO ASSURE ABSENCE OF HAIRLINE CRACKS OR ANY OTHER RELIABILITY ISSUES. MAINSPRINGS ARE A CRITICAL ENERGY LINK TO ASSURE EXTENDED AND RELIABLE LONG TERM PERFORMANCE. ALL OPERATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE MOVEMENT WERE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY, READYING THE MOVEMENT FOR YEARS AND YEARS OF SERVICE. THE MOVEMENT WAS THEN PROPERLY REASSEMBLED, LUBRICATED, TESTED AND ADJUSTED WITH BOTH ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTATION THE COMPLETE RESTORATION OF A TOURAINE IS A $500 VALUE. IT MAKES SENSE TO PURCHASE AN ANTIQUE MANTLE CLOCK THAT YOU KNOW IS READY FOR YEARS OF RELIABLE SERVICE. WHEN YOU PURCHASE ONE OF MY CLOCKS YOU CAN BE ASSURED!! THIS IS A MEDIUM SIZE DORIC CABINET MANTEL CLOCK – AN IDEAL SIZE - SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY - PERFECT FOR A SPECIAL GIFT, FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 13 ¼” H X 9 ½” W X 5 ½” D. THE TOURAINE - 1910 IS OFFERED FOR YOUR REVIEW AND PURCHASE CONSIDERATION. GREATLY APPRECIATES YOUR INTEREST IN MY RESTORED SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS. 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. INFORMATION ABOUT THE E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES THREE SOUND FILES OF THE SETH TOURAINE WITH FINEST GRADE ROUND COUNT WHEEL MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE IN .MP3 FORMAT: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION 2. HIGHLY AMPLIFIED PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE, CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE FINE ROUND MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. 3. HOUR STRIKE AND HALF HOUR STRIKE AT 2:00 - 2:30 - 3:00 - 3:30 - 4:00 – 4:30 - 5:00 – 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 TO THE E COMMERCE PLAYER AT THE TOP OF MY LISTING. SIMPLY CLICK THE PLAY ICON. AFTER CLICKING, YOU MAY SELECT EACH FILE AS YOU WISH, OR LET ALL THREE FILES PLAY THROUGH. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay February 18th, 2024

SETH THOMAS RESTORED & SCARCE ANTIQUE TORY- 1913 FINE CABINET 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 PLAYER SOUND FILES ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING TO ASSIST YOU IN REVIEWING THE TORY - 1913 Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAYFOR THAT SPECIAL PERSONOR FOR ONE’S OWN ENJOYMENTOR PERSONAL COLLECTION IS THE SELDOM SEEN SETH THOMAS TORY – 1913DORIC TOP MAHOGANY TIME AND STRIKE FINE CABINET CLOCK – ABSOLUTELY THE FINEST SETH THOMAS MID-SIZE ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCK AVAILABLE FOR DISPLAY AND DECORATING IN BOTH A HOME OR AN OFFICE SETTING. WITH AN ENGLISH CABINET FLAIR, THE TORY IS SURE TO PLEASE! THE TORY - 1913 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” V1 3D EDITION PAGE 501. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THIS IS THE 1913 CATALOG VERSION OF THE TORY, FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH A PREMIUM AND VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS 6 1/2 INCH HEAT FIRED WHITE PORCELAIN DIAL WITH VIVID BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS, OPTIONAL FULL INLAY AND MARQUETRIE WORK ON THE FRONT, AND ACCOMPANIED BY THE SIGNATURE SETH THOMAS FULL SPADE CUT BLUED STEEL HANDS. THIS PARTICULAR TORY IS FULLY AND METICULOUSLY RESTORED AND ALL ORIGINAL – JUST COMPLETED AND READY TO BE PLACED IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE!! THE TORY’S DULL RUBBED GRAIN MAHOGANY PATINA FINISH DISPLAYS VERY NICE CHARACTER. THE FINISH WAS AMALGAMATED WITH AMBER SHELLAC, FRENCH POLISHED, CONDITIONED AND PRESERVED, AND WILL BE AN OUTSTANDING FIND FOR THE FORTUNATE FUTURE OWNER, AS THE TORY CAN BE AN ADDITION TO ONE’S COLLECTION OR FOR DISPLAY IN A FEATURED AREA OF THE HOME. THE TORY HAS VERSATILE PLACEMENT FLEXIBILITY AND EXCELLENT PRESENTATION IN LITERALLY ANY AREA OF THE HOME, OR OFFICE FOR THAT MATTER. THIS SETH THOMAS IS A CHARMING AND EYE CATCHING DORIC ARCH CABINET CLOCK. CABINET FEATURES INCLUDE: · ELEGANT AND TIMELESS STYLE WITH DETAILS OF THE PERIOD· SUPERB INLAY WORK AND MARQUETRIE ON THE CABINET FRONT THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE TORY· DISTINCTIVE CABINET DESIGN FEATURES OF THE PERIOD WITH GRACEFUL EMBEDDED FLUTED COLUMNS FLOWING FROM THE CATHEDRAL DORIC TOP AND STRAIGHT DOWN BOTH SIDES· RAISED PEDIMENT BASE WITH ACCENTS ON EACH SIDE TO THE BASE MOULDING.· HEAVY CAST POLISHED BRASS FEET FORM A PEDIMENT RAISED BASE WITH ACCENT MOULDINGS ALL AROUND · FULL 180 DEGREE BONNET MOULDING OVER THE DIAL AND BEZEL ASSEMBLY · RAISED PEDIMENT BASE WITH CONTOURED MOULDINGS ON THE FRONT AND SIDES. THE MOULDINGS ON THE TORY PROVIDE AN INTERESTING TRANSITION FROM CABINET TO DIAL. · CAST BRASS BEZEL WITH HEAVY BEVELED GLASS - A CLOSE IN VIEW OF THE BEVELED GLASS IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4. THE TORY IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, AND JUST THE RIGHT SIZE - EASY TO DISPLAY IN ANY DECORATIVE SETTING. YOU WILL LOVE THIS CLOCK!!! – I KNOW I DO – I ADMIT I LOVE THEM ALL. I ASK THAT YOU ALLOW THE TEXT AND HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE PICTURES TO SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES!!! THE 6 ½ INCH PORCELAIN CONVEX DIAL IS SUPERIOR AND VIVID. LIKEWISE THE CABINET IS EXCELLENT AS WELL - REALLY A SIGHT TO BEHOLD WITH A GRACEFUL FLAIR AND COMPOUND MOULDINGS – VERY LOVELY AND IT DISPLAYS SO NICELY. ON THE DIAL THE TIME MAINSPRING WIND SHAFT IS LOCATED NEAR NUMERAL 5 AND THE STRIKE MAINSPRING WIND SHAFT IS NEAR NUMERAL 7. ABOVE THE NUMERAL 12 IS A SMALLER HOLE WITH ACCESS TO THE FASTER/SLOWER ADJUSTMENT SHAFT, USING THE OPPOSITE END OF THE CLOCK KEY. THE FRONT DIAL BEZEL DOOR WITH HEAVY BEVELED GLASS CLOSES NICELY AND TIGHTLY, WITH NO “HINGE DROOP.” THE DOOR OPENS WIDE, ALLOWING PLENTY OF ROOM FOR THE KEY WINDING PROCESS. THE BEAUTIFULLY AGED DULL RUBBED SHELLAC OVER DARK MAHOGANY PATINA FINISH ON THE HIGH GRADE RIBBON MAHOGANY CABINET HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY PRESERVED, CONDITIONED AND RESTORED, RETAINING THE DESIREABLE SATIN LUSTRE AND PATINA, AS WELL AS THE MUCH SOUGHT AFTER RIBBON MAHOGANY COLORATION AND HUE– THE APPEARANCE ACCENTS THIS CLOCK’S CHARACTER, BOTH AS AN ANTIQUE AND AS A DECORATIVE ACCESSORY WHEN DISPLAYED. THE HALF HOUR IS SOUNDED ON A HIGHEST GRADE CATHEDRAL BELL SPIRAL GONG – THE SOUND IS MELLOW AND RESONANT, WITH A LOVELY LINGERING DECAY OF THE NOTE; THE HOUR COUNT FOLLOWS, WITH EACH HOUR ANNOUNCED AS A STRIKE ON THE CATHEDRAL BELL GONG. PLEASE REMEMBER TO HEAR THE TORY VIA THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES. THE NOTES STRUCK FROM THIS PARTICULAR CATHEDRAL GONG HAVE A WONDERFUL AND LINGERING DECAY. LISTEN AND YOU WILL HEAR WHAT I MEAN. THE HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE PHOTOS ARE PROVICED FOR YOU TO SEE ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. THE PHOTOS REALLY DO NOT FULLY SHOW HOW NICELY THIS SETH SHOWS OFF – IT IS A BEAUTY!! THE CLOCK LOOKS EVEN BETTER WHEN VIEWED DIRECTLY THAN IN THE PHOTOS. THE TORY - 1913 IS WELL PRESERVED AND FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY. I TAKE GREAT CARE TO INSURE THAT EACH DISTINCTIVE CLOCK I OFFER IS SUPERB IN ALL RESPECTS!!! BE SURE TO VISIT MY STORE TO SEE OTHER FULLY RESTORED SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS – MY OBJECTIVE IS ALWAYS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS THE EIGHT DAY EARLIEST ISSUE OF THE #48Q FINEST ROUND SETH THOMAS MOVEMENT HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY DISASSEMBLED, INSPECTED AND CLEANED WITH ULTRASONICS. ALL WORN PIVOT BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED, AND BOTH THE TIME AND STRIKE MAINSPRINGS WERE UNLOADED, SERVICED, TESTED AND LUBRICATED, AND RELOADED. MAINSPRINGS ARE A CRITICAL ENERGY LINK TO ASSURE EXTENDED AND RELIABLE LONG TERM PERFORMANCE. ALL OPERATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE MOVEMENT WERE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY, READYING THE MOVEMENT FOR YEARS AND YEARS OF SERVICE. THE MOVEMENT WAS THEN PROPERLY REASSEMBLED, LUBRICATED, TESTED AND ADJUSTED WITH BOTH ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTATION THE RESTORED EARLY NO. 48R MOVEMENT IS TOTALLY HEALTHY – THE AMPLITUDE WIDTH IS A FULL 3 7/8 INCHES AS MEASURED FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BOB AT LEFT SWING TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOB AT RIGHT SWING. THIS FAR EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM SPEC OF 2 1/4 INCHES!!! THE ROBUST AMPLITUDE WIDTH INDICATES THE MOVEMENT IS IN THE HIGHEST STATE OF GOOD HEALTH, WITH VIRTUALLY NO FRICTION, NO DRAG, AND PLENTY OF RESERVE ENERGY FROM THE MAINSPRINGS. AS INFORMATION, BEWARE IF A #48Q MOVEMENT HAS AN ANEMIC PENDULUM BEAT SWING BECAUSE IT IS A TALE-TALE INDICATOR OF POOR MOVEMENT HEALTH AND THE NEED FOR EXTENSIVE SERVICE WORK. A FINAL PORTION OF THE SERVICE PROCESS IS ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL TESTING OF THE MOVEMENT FOR PENDULUM BEAT ERROR, RATE, RELIABILITY AND OTHER FUNCTIONS – I HAVE SOME RESTORATION AND TESTING ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE PHOTOS, SO PLEASE TAKE A LOOK. NOTICE IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 11: · THE LEFT INSET PICTURE SHOWS ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE PENDULUM BEAT, WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF APPROACHING ZERO ERROR, MEANING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SWINGS OF THE PENDULUM HAVE THE SAME AMPLITUDE AND DURATION CHARACTERISTICS THIS RESTORED #48R MOVEMENT EASILY ACHIEVED AND HELD ZERO ERROR. · THE RIGHT INSET PHOTO SHOWS THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE ADJUSTMENT SETUP, WITH AN OBJECTIVE OF 9,654 BEATS PER HOUR FOR THE #48Q MOVEMENT. AGAIN, THE RESTORED #48Q FINEST ROUND MOVEMENT ACHIEVED THE PROPER BEAT RATE TO ASSURE THE NECESSARY ACCURACY IN TIMEKEEPING, AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS FOR DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS IN THE FUTURE. THE COMPLETE SERVICE RESTORATION OF THE #48Q MOVEMENT ALONE IS A $300 VALUE!!! IT MAKES SENSE TO PURCHASE AN ANTIQUE MANTLE CLOCK THAT YOU KNOW IS READY FOR YEARS OF RELIABLE SERVICE. WHEN YOU PURCHASE ONE OF MY CLOCKS YOU CAN BE ASSURED!! THIS IS A LARGER MEDIUM PLUS SIZE CATHEDRAL DORIC CABINET MANTEL OR TABLE CLOCK – AN IDEAL SIZE - SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY - PERFECT FOR A SPECIAL GIFT, FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 13 ½” H X 10” W X 6 ½” D. THE TORY - 1913 IS OFFERED FOR YOUR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION. GREATLY APPRECIATES YOUR INTEREST IN MY RESTORED SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS. 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 CONTACT ME, STEVE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES THREE SOUND FILES OF THE SETH TORY - 1913 WITH #48Q 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 #48Q MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. 3. HOUR STRIKE AND HALF HOUR STRIKE AT 2:00 – 2:30 - 3:00 – 3:30 – 4:00 – 4:30 – 5:00 - 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 TO THE E COMMERCE PLAYER AT THE TOP OF MY LISTING. SIMPLY CLICK THE PLAY ICON. AFTER CLICKING, YOU MAY SELECT EACH FILE AS YOU WISH, OR LET ALL THREE FILES PLAY THROUGH. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay October 15th, 2023

Antique Seth Thomas wall clock, with double weights and pendulum

Sold on eBay October 22nd, 2023

SETH THOMAS RESTORED & RARE TOURAINE-1910 FINE ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCK IN MAHOGANY

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 PLAYER” SOUND FILES OF THE TOURAINE - 1910 ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING – LISTEN, REVIEW, AND ENJOY Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com OFFERED TODAYFROM MYPERSONAL COLLECTION OF THE BEST CABINET CLOCKS - FOR YOUR SPECIAL GIFT FOR ONE’S USE, OR ENJOYMENT IS A SELDOM FOUND, CLASSIC, ELEGANT, SETH THOMAS TOURAINE - 1910 DORIC TOP MAHOGANY TIME AND STRIKE FINE CABINET CLOCK - ONE OF THE BEST MID-SIZE ANTIQUE CABINET CLOCKS AVAILABLE FOR DISPLAY AND DECORATING IN THE HOME OR OFFICE SETTING. THE “TOURAINE” TOOK ITS NAME AFTER THE FABLED PROVINCE OF TOURAINE IN THE HISTORIC AND FERTILE LOIRE RIVER VALLEY OF FRANCE. FRENCH CLOCK MAKING WAS ALSO ACTIVE IN THIS PERIOD OF THE EARLY 1900’S, WITH SEVERAL NOTED CLOCK MAKERS OPERATING IN THE PROVINCE FORMERLY KNOWN AS TOURAINE. THE SETH THOMAS CLOCK COMPANY RECOGINIZED A MARKET OPPORTUNITY, AND LIKEWISE BEGAN PRODUCTION OF FRENCH INSPIRED CLOCKS. THE MOST NOTED AND SOUGHT-AFTER SETH CABINET CLOCK IS THE “TOURAINE” BECAUSE OF ITS INSPIRED DESIGN, RICH MARQUETRIE AND INLAY WORK, AND THE HIGHEST GRADE COMPONENTS USED. THUS WITH THE “TOURAINE” SETH THOMAS PRODUCED A FRENCH INSPIRED CABINET CLOCK ON A LEVEL WITH THE FINEST FRENCH WORKS OF THE DAY, AND ALSO PRODUCED A FINE MOVEMENT EQUAL TO – EVEN BETTER - THAN THE SUPERB FRENCH MOVEMENTS OF THAT PERIOD. THIS IS AN ESPECIALLY UNIQUE TOURAINEBECAUSE IT’S CABINET IS EXCELLENT – USUALLY THE TOURAINE CABINET HAS VARIOUS MINOR FLAWS, BECAUSE OF ITS UNIQUE LEGS AND COMPOUND CURVES AND ROUNDED TOP. THIS TOURAINE IS AS CLOSE TO PERFECT AS ONE COULD HOPE TO FIND. THE TOURAINE - 1910 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” V1 3D EDITION PAGE 502. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THIS IS THE 1910 EARLY CATALOG VERSION OF THE TOURAINE, FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH A PREMIUM 5 ½ INCH HEAT FIRED PORCELAIN DIAL WITH BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS, ACCOMPANIED BY THE SIGNATURE SETH THOMAS CUT BLUED STEEL FULL SPADE HANDS. THIS PARTICULAR TOURAINE IS FULLY AND METICULOUSLY RESTORED AND ALL ORIGINAL – JUST COMPLETED AND READY TO BE PLACED IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE!! THE TOURAINE’S ORIGINAL LIGHT MOLASSAS COLOR AND DULL RUBBED RIBBON MAHOGANY AGED PATINA FINISH DISPLAYS IMMENSE CHARACTER. THE FINISH WAS RETAINED AND PRESERVED, AND WILL BE AN OUTSTANDING FIND FOR THE FORTUNATE FUTURE OWNER. THE TASTEFUL INLAY WORK AND MARQUETRIE ON THE FRONT AND SIDES IS FLAWLESS AND VIVID – ANOTHER INDICATION OF SUPERIOR COLLECTIBILITY. THE TOURAINE CAN BE AN ADDITION TO ONE’S COLLECTION FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES, AND/OR FOR DISPLAY IN A FEATURED AREA OF THE HOME. THE TOURAINE HAS VERSATILE PLACEMENT FLEXIBILITY AND EXCELLENT PRESENTATION IN LITERALLY ANY AREA OF THE HOME, OR OFFICE FOR THAT MATTER. THIS SETH THOMAS IS A CHARMING AND EYE CATCHING DORIC ARCH CABINET CLOCK. CABINET FEATURES INCLUDE: · A FULL TRADITIONAL DORIC TOP, WITH GENTLE FLARES OUTWARD, CONNECTING TO THE SIDES VIA A PEDIMENT PORCH SURROUNDING THE TOP. · INLAID MARQUETRIE DIRECTLY BELOW THE DORIC ARCH CROWN, AND ABOVE THE PEDIMENT PORCH, FOR ADDED INTRIGUE AND VISUAL APPEAL – DETAIL IS SHOWN IN THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS. · ADDITIONAL INLAID MARQUETRIE ON THE FRONT BELOW THE DIAL FOR VISUAL EMPHASIS AND TO DRAW ATTENTION TOWARDS THE DIAL AND BEZEL AREA. · INLAID MARQUETRIE BANDING ON EACH SIDE · THE TOURAINE IS COMPLETE, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL PENDULUM AND ORIGINAL KEY. DETAIL IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTOS. · SIDE STILES ARE GENTLY CURVED AND FLARED OUTWARD AT THE BASE FOR DESIGN APPEAL · RAISED PEDIMENT BASE ACHIEVED BY EXTENDING THE SIDE STILES AND ADDING SCROLL WORK AT THE BASE · POLISHED CAST BRASS BEZEL, WITH HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED GLASS - A CLOSE IN VIEW OF THE BRASS BEZEL AND BEVELED GLASS IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4. · THE 5 ½ INCH WHITE HEAT FIRED PORCELAIN DIAL HAS VIVID BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS WHICH ARE CLEARLY SEEN FROM ACROSS A LARGE ROOM. PLEASE INSPECT THE PORCELAIN DIAL VIA SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4 IN THE PORTFOLIO. THE TOURAINE – 1910 IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW, AND JUST THE RIGHT SIZE - EASY TO DISPLAY IN ANY DECORATIVE SETTING. IT CAN BE PLACED PRACTICALLY ANYWHERE BECAUSE THE TOURAINE CAN BE ADMIRED BY ITSELF OR AS PART OF A DECORATIVE GROUPING. YOU WILL LOVE THIS CLOCK! – I KNOW I DO – I ADMIT I LOVE THEM ALL. I ASK THAT YOU ALLOW THE TEXT AND HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE PICTURES TO SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES!!! ON THE DIAL THE TIME MAINSPRING WIND SHAFT IS LOCATED NEAR NUMERAL 5 AND THE STRIKE MAINSPRING WIND SHAFT IS NEAR NUMERAL 7. ABOVE THE NUMERAL 12 IS A SMALLER HOLE WITH ACCESS TO THE FASTER/SLOWER ADJUSTMENT SHAFT, USING THE OPPOSITE END OF THE CLOCK KEY. THE BEAUTIFULLY AGED SHELLAC-OVER- MAHOGANY PATINA FINISH ON THE HIGH GRADE RIBBON MAHOGANY CABINET HAS BEEN PRESERVED, CONDITIONED AND RESTORED, RETAINING THE DESIREABLE DULL-RUBBED SATIN LUSTRE AND PATINA, AS WELL AS THE MUCH SOUGHT AFTER DARK HONEY RIBBON MAHOGANY COLORATION THAT IS ORIGINAL AND CORRECT FOR THE TOURAINE – THE APPEARANCE ACCENTS THIS CLOCK’S CHARACTER, BOTH AS AN ANTIQUE AND AS A DECORATIVE ACCESSORY WHEN DISPLAYED. THE HALF HOUR IS SOUNDED ON A CATHEDRAL BELL SPIRAL GONG – THE SOUND IS MELLOW AND RESONANT, WITH A LOVELY LINGERING DECAY OF THE NOTE; THE HOUR COUNT FOLLOWS, WITH EACH HOUR ANNOUNCED AS A STRIKE ON THE CATHEDRAL BELL GONG. A CLOSE IN VIEW OF THE CATHEDRAL SPIRAL GONG IS SHOWN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 8. PLEASE REMEMBER TO HEAR THE TOURAINE VIA THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES. THE NOTES STRUCK FROM THIS PARTICULAR CATHEDRAL GONG HAVE A WONDERFUL AND LINGERING DECAY. LISTEN AND YOU WILL HEAR WHAT I MEAN. THE HIGH RESOLUTION SUPERSIZE PHOTOS ARE PROVICED FOR YOU TO SEE ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. THE PHOTOS REALLY DO NOT FULLY SHOW HOW NICELY THIS SETH SHOWS OFF – IT IS A BEAUTY!! THE CLOCK LOOKS EVEN BETTER WHEN VIEWED DIRECTLY THAN IN THE PHOTOS. THE TOURAINE - 1910 IS WELL PRESERVED AND FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY. I TAKE GREAT CARE TO INSURE THAT EACH DISTINCTIVE CLOCK I OFFER IS SUPERB IN ALL RESPECTS. 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 EIGHT DAY FINE ROUND SETH THOMAS 15 DAY COUNT WHEEL MOVEMENT HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY DISASSEMBLED, INSPECTED AND CLEANED WITH ULTRASONICS. ALL WORN PIVOT BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED, AND BOTH THE TIME AND STRIKE MAINSPRINGS WERE UNLOADED, SERVICED AND INSPECTED TO ASSURE ABSENCE OF HAIRLINE CRACKS OR ANY OTHER RELIABILITY ISSUES. MAINSPRINGS ARE A CRITICAL ENERGY LINK TO ASSURE EXTENDED AND RELIABLE LONG TERM PERFORMANCE. ALL OPERATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE MOVEMENT WERE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY, READYING THE MOVEMENT FOR YEARS AND YEARS OF SERVICE. THE MOVEMENT WAS THEN PROPERLY REASSEMBLED, LUBRICATED, TESTED AND ADJUSTED WITH BOTH ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTATION THE COMPLETE RESTORATION OF A TOURAINE IS A $500 VALUE. IT MAKES SENSE TO PURCHASE AN ANTIQUE MANTLE CLOCK THAT YOU KNOW IS READY FOR YEARS OF RELIABLE SERVICE. WHEN YOU PURCHASE ONE OF MY CLOCKS YOU CAN BE ASSURED!! THIS IS A MEDIUM SIZE DORIC CABINET MANTEL CLOCK – AN IDEAL SIZE - SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY - PERFECT FOR A SPECIAL GIFT, FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE, OR AS AN ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. MEASUREMENTS ARE 13 ¼” H X 9 ½” W X 5 ½” D. THE TOURAINE - 1910 IS OFFERED FOR YOUR REVIEW AND PURCHASE CONSIDERATION. GREATLY APPRECIATES YOUR INTEREST IN MY RESTORED SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS. 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. INFORMATION ABOUT THE E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES THREE SOUND FILES OF THE SETH TOURAINE WITH FINEST GRADE ROUND COUNT WHEEL MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE IN .MP3 FORMAT: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION 2. HIGHLY AMPLIFIED PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE, CRUTCH AND TIME GEAR TRAIN OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE FINE ROUND MOVEMENT – LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND, REGULARITY, AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD NOISES. 3. HOUR STRIKE AND HALF HOUR STRIKE AT 2:00 - 2:30 - 3:00 - 3:30 - 4:00 – 4:30 - 5:00 – 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 TO THE E COMMERCE PLAYER AT THE TOP OF MY LISTING. SIMPLY CLICK THE PLAY ICON. AFTER CLICKING, YOU MAY SELECT EACH FILE AS YOU WISH, OR LET ALL THREE FILES PLAY THROUGH. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay Apr, 1st 2020

Quartex Set & Forget Clock Movement Set 3/4" Max Dial Thickness Black 3 1/2" ...

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 Oct, 5th 2020

Vintage Seth Thomas Starburst Starglo MCM Wall Clock

Sold on eBay February 24th, 2024

SETH THOMAS RESTORED GRAND ECLIPSE ANTIQUE HANGING WALNUT CLOCK CIRCA 1885

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DESIRED OF SETH THOMAS WOOD CABINET ANTIQUE CLOCKS. OFFERED TODAY FOR YOUR SPECIAL COLLECTION, GIFT, OR PERSONAL USE CONSIDERATIONS IS THE ECLIPSE - 1885 SETH THOMAS CITY SERIES HANGING CABINET CLOCK MADE BY SETH THOMAS. THE ECLIPSE IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” V1 3D EDITION PAGE 331, REFERENCE 1057. THE ECLIPSE – WITH WALNUT, ORIGINAL TABLET, ORIGINAL ECLIPSE PENDULUM, CARVED UPPER PEDIMENT, AND TASTEFUL SIDE HAND CARVINGS, IS ABSOLUTEY THE MOST ELEGANT AND DESIRED OF THE ST 1880’S WOOD CABINET SERIES. BE SURE AND LISTEN TO THE LOVELY TIMBRE OF THE ECLIPSE - 1885 VIA THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES BELOW. Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES NOTE SOME OF THE FEATURES BELOW: · A FULL HANDSOME CARVED UPPER CREST WITH THE ORIGINAL CENTER HAND CARVED ORNAMENTATION AND ORIGINAL DETAIL WORK ON THE CREST. · FLANKING HAND CARVED WALNUT DOOR SIDE RAILS AND UPPER SIDE RAILS – ON EACH SIDE OF THE CABINET FRONT · TASTEFUL ALL ORIGINAL CABINET DETAILS ACCENT THE BEAUTY OF THE ECLIPSE CABINET AND DRAW ATTENTION TO THE CLOCK. · FULL LOWER PEDIMENT WITH MOULDINGS AND RAISED PEDIMENT BASE · THE EXPRESSIVE CABINET DESIGN WITH A BIT OF SPECIAL EMBOSSED INFLUENCE MAKES FOR A LOVELY AND UNIQUE PRESENTATION ANYWHERE – ESPECIALLY NICE WHEN PLACED ON A WALL IN A ROOM WHICH IS FREQUENTED IN THE HOME OR OFFICE. · ORIGINAL ECLIPSE HEAVY PENDULUM ASSEMBLY · NOTE THE PROFESSIONALLY REPAINTED 6 INCH DIAL WITH BLACK ROMAN NUMERALS AND ORIGINAL CUT BLUED STEEL SETH THOMAS SIGNATURE HANDS. · THE WALNUT DIAL MOUNT PLATE IS ORIGINAL · THE ORIGINAL DIAL GLASS IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FRONT DOOR. · FULL CLOSE-IN VIEWS OF THE DIAL, BEZEL AND HANDS CAN BE SEEN IN SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4. · THE PREMIUM ORIGINAL SETH THOMAS HIGHEST GRADE FINE 8 DAY LYRE DESIGN COUNT WHEEL MOVEMENT IS SECURELY MOUNTED IN THE ORIGINAL HOLES – THERE ARE NO EXTRANEOUS HOLES OR SIGNS OF CHANGEOUTS OF ANY KIND. · THE ORIGINAL ALARM MOVEMENT IS IN PLACE AND FUNTIONS PROPERLY THE FULL SIZE HEIRLOOM AND COLLECTOR GRADE SETH THOMAS ECLIPSE IS A DELIGHT TO VIEW AND DISPLAY. YOU CAN PLACE THE ECLIPSE PRACTICALLY ANYWHERE AND ENJOY IT. PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE AND STUDY ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. THE ALL ORIGINAL ECLIPSE IS TRULY ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER INVESTMENT GRADE SETH THOMAS LATE 1800 SERIES CLOCKS ON THE DIAL THERE ARE TWO LARGE HOLES FOR WINDING THE TIME AND STRIKE MAINSPRINGS; NEAR NUMERAL VIII IS THE STRIKE WIND HOLE, AND NEAR NUMERAL V IS THE TIME WIND HOLE. ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLOCK SPEED IS VIA THE PENDULUM BOB ADJUSTMENT NUT LOCATED ON THE BOB. THE HOUR STRIKE AND HALF HOUR STRIKE IS SOUNDED BY A PLEASANT AND RESONANT TONE ON THE CATHEDRAL SPIRAL GONG. BE SURE AND LISTEN TO THE LOVELY MELLOW TIMBRE OF THE ECLIPES VIA THE ATTACHED E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES!! THIS IS A FULL SIZE CABINET CLOCK SUITABLE FOR MANTLE, TABLE, SHELF OR WALL BRACKET DISPLAY - IDEAL FOR PERSONAL USE, YOUR COLLECTION, OR A SPECIAL GIFT. MEASUREMENTS ARE 15” W X 27” H X 5 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 FINEST 8 DAY COUNT WHEEL LYRE PLATES 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 HAMMER AND HAMMER ASSEMBLY · CONDITION OF THE TIME TRAIN AND HOUR STRIKE TRAIN GOVERNOR TO INSURE THAT PROPER GEAR SPEED IS MAINTAINED · CONDITION OF THE LEATHER TIP ON THE CHIME HAMMER TO INSURE APPROPRIATE TONE, TIMBRE AND DECAY OF THE NOTE WHEN EACH IS STRUCK · INSPECTION AND SERVICING OF THE MAINSPRINGS TO ASSURE RELIABLE AND LONG TERM POWER DELIVERY - MAINSPRINGS ARE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS IN THE RESTORATION OF AN ANTIQUE CLOCK MOVEMENT. · NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT ARE COMPONENTS OF PROPER SERVICING IT BEARS MENTIONING THAT A “COMPETE SERVICE AND RESTORE” JOB 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!! 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. THREE E COMMERCE PLAYER SOUND FILES OF THE SETH ECLIPSE WITH FINE 8 DAY LYRE MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE 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. HOUR STRIKE AT 4:00 –4:30 - 5:00 – 5:30 - 6:00 - LISTEN FOR PURE DEEP NOTES WITH GOOD TIMBRE, RICH DECAY AND EVEN TEMPO OF THE MOVEMENT RATHER THAN SLOW/SLUGGISH TEMPO. 4. ECLIPSE ALARM – VERY EFFECTIVE – BE PREPARED! 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)