1878 Patent FASHION Day/Date/Month Calendar Clock--Southern Calendar Clock Co.
1878 Patent FASHION Day/Date/Month Calendar Clock--Southern Calendar Clock Co.
SOLD $687.70 Sold: Oct 6, 2023 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
eBay DescriptionTHIS IS A RARER MODEL AS IT HAS THE HIDDEN COMPARTMENT IN THE BASE OF THE CLOCK.SOUTHERN CALENDAR CLOCK CO. FASHION CLOCK, brass eight-day movement marked "MANUF'D BY / SETH THOMAS CLOCK CO. / THOMASTON, CT. / SOLELY / FOR THE SOUTHERN / CALENDAR CLOCK CO. / ST. LOUIS, MO.", with patent dates, bell chime, and brass calendar movement; walnut case having arched pediment with turned vasiform finials, hinged arched glass front with gilt lettering "FASHION", flanked by turned columns to the sides, interior back having original paper "DIRECTIONS" label with Seth Thomas and Southern Calendar Clock Co. information; painted metal clock dial with inset seconds dial, above paper calendar dial lettered "SOUTHERN CALENDAR CLOCK CO. / St. Louis, Mo." and "Patented March 18, 1879". Warm later surface. Retains pendulum and key Dimensions31 5/8" H, 16" W.DateFourth quarter 19th century Condition:Both dials were professionally repainted a number of years ago, and have held up well.I believe there is some loss to the tip of the middle finial.The clock has been up and running for a couple day, that said I highly recommend servicing and having the operation of the clock explained to you by a professional. IT IS SOLD AS IS.All the days and months are completely legible. The Southern Clock Co. is one of a number of companies located in the Southern US probably in the late 1880's. They purchased movements from New England companies (in this case Seth Thomas) and put them in cases, applied their label and sold them throughout the South.This was done for several reasons. Clocks with New England or "Yankee" labels would not sell very well during this period of time. In addition, counties and local governments levied a tax on clocks bearing New England labels. This was in the form of a license to sell that had to be purchased for the particular county that you wanted to sell your clocks in.The Southern Clock Co. label is a fairly rare and seldom seen one. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
eBay DescriptionTHIS IS A RARER MODEL AS IT HAS THE HIDDEN COMPARTMENT IN THE BASE OF THE CLOCK.SOUTHERN CALENDAR CLOCK CO. FASHION CLOCK, brass eight-day movement marked "MANUF'D BY / SETH THOMAS CLOCK CO. / THOMASTON, CT. / SOLELY / FOR THE SOUTHERN / CALENDAR CLOCK CO. / ST. LOUIS, MO.", with patent dates, bell chime, and brass calendar movement; walnut case having arched pediment with turned vasiform finials, hinged arched glass front with gilt lettering "FASHION", flanked by turned columns to the sides, interior back having original paper "DIRECTIONS" label with Seth Thomas and Southern Calendar Clock Co. information; painted metal clock dial with inset seconds dial, above paper calendar dial lettered "SOUTHERN CALENDAR CLOCK CO. / St. Louis, Mo." and "Patented March 18, 1879". Warm later surface. Retains pendulum and key Dimensions31 5/8" H, 16" W.DateFourth quarter 19th century Condition:Both dials were professionally repainted a number of years ago, and have held up well.I believe there is some loss to the tip of the middle finial.The clock has been up and running for a couple day, that said I highly recommend servicing and having the operation of the clock explained to you by a professional. IT IS SOLD AS IS.All the days and months are completely legible. The Southern Clock Co. is one of a number of companies located in the Southern US probably in the late 1880's. They purchased movements from New England companies (in this case Seth Thomas) and put them in cases, applied their label and sold them throughout the South.This was done for several reasons. Clocks with New England or "Yankee" labels would not sell very well during this period of time. In addition, counties and local governments levied a tax on clocks bearing New England labels. This was in the form of a license to sell that had to be purchased for the particular county that you wanted to sell your clocks in.The Southern Clock Co. label is a fairly rare and seldom seen one. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.