Original Listing Description

FULLY AND PROPERLY RESTORED SETH THOMAS NO. 30 REGULATOR WEIGHT DRIVEN CLOCK Offered for sale is a fully and properly restored Seth Thomas No. 30 Regulator weight driven wall clock. This clock is shown as Item 962 on page 306 of Ly’s Seth Thomas book. It lists 1909 as the date of manufacture and a 2005 value of $4500. The clock case is in great condition and the clock still has the original wavy glass. The downside of the clock is that the weight is a replacement and the original dial had to be professionally redone due to extensive damage. The clock shows well but you need to be aware that the clock has had work done to it to restore it to its present condition. The identical clock just sold at the Schmitt Horan auction house for $2000 and the buyer paid a 25% premium for a $2500 total. I would also point out that the clock that sold at auction also had a redone dial and did not have a fully serviced movement. The movement in my clock has been completely serviced with all pivots polished, all holes properly burnished, and the cable replaced. Case dimensions are 49 inches tall by 19 inches wide by 8 inches deep. Please examine the 11 pictures carefully as they provide a detailed description of this fine timepiece. WHAT MAKES A CLOCK A GOOD VALUE? The rules of economics are fairly straightforward Simply put, it is almost impossible to spend a little and get a lot. Antique and vintage clocks follow these rules as well. You can buy “As Found” clocks for less money. Then you have to pay a shop to go through the movement and when you are done, you have spent more than if you would have bid on the nicer clocks in the beginning. I have tried through the photos to show the basic steps that I do in restoring these wonderful machines to their original state. My goal is to provide you with a quality time piece that will provide enjoyment and be a source of pride in your home for years to come. Equally important to me is to provide you with a clock that I believe will retain its value over the years. That is what I think constitutes real value in antique and vintage clocks. MY PHILOSOPHY ON CLOCKS AND CLOCK MOVEMENTS. The only way to properly repair a movement is to completely disassemble, clean and inspect all parts, and make the needed repairs by proper horoligical methods. This includes the rebushing of all worn holes and the polishing of any rough pivots. The movements are then reassembled, lubricated with a high-quality clock oil and test run for 8 days. This is a very time intensive process but is the only correct way to properly recondition a clock movement. You should expect a movement repaired in this manner to run for ten years trouble-free. I have been doing clock repair for over 36 years. I apprenticed under an Oregon State licensed repairman and have been a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) since 1981. I do not make a living doing this; it has become a passion of mine. I go to estate sales, auctions, and search places like eBay and Craigslist to find clocks that are in need of restoration. Once they are made like new mechanically, I put them up for sale in the hopes of paying for my materials and upgrading my personal collection. My hope is also to provide you with an heirloom to cherish for years to come. PAYMENT AND SHIPPING. People deserve to be treated fairly and to expect that their transaction will be handled as if the business was being done face to face. Read my feedback and you can see that I live by these words. I know that the shipping cost seems high but this is an item of substantial value so it will be sent out fully insured and with signature confirmation. A wooden crate will have to be built and that will require several sheets of plywood due to the size of the clock. The clock will be shipped with the pendulum removed to prevent damage. You will have to remove the dial and the hands to be able to rehang the pendulum. Full instructions will be provided but if this is something that you think is beyond what you are comfortable doing, you should pass on this item. I will provide positive feedback for buyers as soon as payment has been received and I also provide a set of General Clock Instructions that will answer about 95% of the questions that may arise during the set-up of the clock. Due to the vibration of shipping, no guarantee can be given but this item is covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee program. Also, I pride myself in excellent preparation for shipment and can help via email or by phone in getting the clock set up. Clock will be shipped by UPS so I cannot ship to PO boxes. Thank you for looking at my auction. RECENT CUSTOMER FEEDBACK A+++++Seller! Great communication and fast shipping! Clock looks beautiful! Packaging was the best I’ve seen! A real professional clock man! Beautiful clock, better than description. Runs great with no adjustments required. Do not hesitate to buy a clock from this seller. His prices are more than fair. Great Seller, buy with confidence from him. He deserves his 100% rating. Extremely well packaged, good price & came with all the instructions needed Better than pictures running perfectly and packed for the apocalypse Great Clock- Great deal- Highly Recommend Very professional seller, perfect packaging, clock in perfect condition. On time, good seller, wonderful clock. Thanks. Excellent packing and quality workmanship. Very good service Excellent humble expert. Excellent communication, shipping and quality clock. Clock was well packed and arrived in great shape. Prompt answer to questions A wonderful clock, expertly packed and shipped. The clock is perfection! I appreciate the seller tremendously & will buy again! Seller was kind, supportive and generous. The clock, a rare beautiful antique. Happy Clock and a Happy Customer! Was packaged so GREAT!!! Perfect and shipped quickly, too! Packed to survive a nuclear war! Seller worked with me to surpass my expectations! A+Would do business again! Beautiful well-working clock! Seller very helpful with after sale advice! More than pleased with this clock and its excellent condition! Arrived safely! Best Packing I have ever seen, arrived no damage!!! Thank you!!!!! Mark is an A+ Seller and all-around nice guy. He was a pleasure to deal with. Exquisite Antique! Exquisite Packing! Exquisite Customer Service! A++ Packaged perfectly. Amazing communication! The best seller I have worked with! Beautiful clock, just as described. Carefully packaged. Arrived quickly. 5+ Excellent! As described and pictured. Fast and safe shipping. I am very pleased. SUPER FAST shipping, VERY CAREFUL packing, and SWEET clock! Packed perfectly, clock more beautiful than I expected and running as promised Beautiful Clock, excellent packaging, would definitely purchase in the future! Absolutely the best experience! Way over the top care taken when shipping! A+ Too good to be true. Beautiful clock lovingly restored by an artist. Thank you! A+ I am 1000% satisfied. Highly recommend doing business with longviewmark! The antique clock was well packed, arrived intact. I'm very happy with seller! Great clock, expert packaging. Everything about the transaction was professional A++, beautiful clock, thank you so much. Outstanding, vintage regulator; excellent shipping method; dependable seller. Clock is "as new" restoration, keeps time to minute, HAPPY BUYER!!! Beautiful clock, just as described. Clock was superbly protected in box. Thanks! Wonderful clock, works very well. I love the chimes! Excellent piece accurate description expert packaging thank you! Well packed; loved the helpful instructions. Clock works well. Very professional, very knowledgeable, packed and shipped with care. Clock arrived on time carefully packed and happily keeping time on mantle. A+++ Everything about dealing with Mark surpassed all my expectations. Excellent packaging, clock exactly as described, great communication! A+ Seller was available, and outstanding in every way! Fast ship, very professional and knowledgeable. Clock is wonderful! Excellent seller. He went way above and beyond to make me happy! fast service-very well packed-clock just as stated-I would deal with anytime-A++ Love the clock, thank you for going above and beyond! Beautiful clock; fair price; pleasant transaction. Will buy again! A++++ Seller is top notch person to work with and clock outstanding. Great Transaction Knowledgeable and honest seller. Item well packed and shipped promptly If there's a better eBay seller, I wouldn't believe it. Mark is the best!! Package arrived today, well packaged and item was exactly as pictured in the ad. Quick shipping great packing good seller. Super-fast delivery, great item, arrived safely. Thanks! Clock perfectly restored; excellent packing job. Buy from this guy! Awesome clock! Very fast shipping! Thanks! Perfectly restored clock. Great packing job. Thank you! Perfect, as advertised. Beautiful clock, seller really delivered! Excellent customer service, item as described, fast shipping, will use again. This is an amazing place to get an outstanding clock. Mark really knows clocks Received quickly. Well packed. Running well. Thanks! Great transaction. Item was as described. Quick shipping and well packaged. Very happy with my clock. Really appreciate the instructions he enclosed. Absolutely beautiful. Restoration is a true work of art. Could not be happier!!! Clock exactly as described, very pleased. (Condition: Refurbished)

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