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eBay WALTHAM TAMBOUR 2 – 1920 RARE ANTIQUE TAMBOUR MANTLE CLOCKSELDOM SEEN AND HIGHLY DESIRED MID SIZE MAHOGANY TAMBOUR EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS, BOTH WITH THE ANTIQUE CLOCK PURCHASE, AS WELL AS MY LONG-TERM AVAILABILITY FOR ASSISTANCE AFTER THE PURCHASE, IS MY PLEDGE TO YOU.PART OF MY DNA IS THE LONG TERM AND CONTINUING PASSION FOR THE PROPER RESTORATION OF SELECTED ANTIQUE CLOCKS, PRIMARILY SETH THOMAS AND HERSCHEDE.EACH RESTORATION IS ACCOMPLISHED VIA BEST METHODS AND PRACTICES, ACQUIRED THROUGH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND TECHNIQUES ACQUIRED.THE CLOCKS THAT I SELECT FOR RESTORATION AND SUBSEQUENT RESALE REPRESENT SPECIFICALLY SELECTED MODELS, WHICH ARE BEST CANDIDATES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER, OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, WHO DESIRES TO OWN AN HIERLOOM ANTIQUE CLOCK, AS WELL AS TO ENJOY A TASTE OF ANTIQUE CLOCK AMERICANA PURCHASES FROM ME ARE GENERALLY FOR PERSONAL USE AND ENJOYMENT, FOR COLLECTORS, OR FOR GIFTING TO SPECIAL FRIENDS, RELATIVES, OR ASSOCIATES SINCERELY PRESENTED, STEVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA PLEASE VISIT MY STORE“SETH THOMAS RESTORED ANTIQUE CLOCKS”TO VIEW NUMEROUS OTHER FINE RESTORED ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS CLOCKS.SIMPLY FOLLOW THE LINKLOCATED IN THE “SELLER INFORMATION” SECTIONAT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING. OFFERED TODAY FOR YOUR SPECIALGIFT CONSIDERATIONOR FOR ONE’S PERSONAL USE AND ENJOYMENT IS A FULLY RESTORED ALL ORIGINAL “TAMBOUR NUMBER 2 - 1920” TIME AND STRIKE MANTEL DESK TABLE CLOCK MADE BY THE WALTHAM CLOCK COMPANY. NOTE THAT THE TAMBOUR 2 IS ONE OF WALTHAM’S FINEST CABINET CLOCKS, EQUIPPED WITH WALTHAM’S HIGHLY RATED PLATFORM BALANCE REGULATED MOVEMENT FOR IT’S SALES AND MARKETING IN RESIDENTAL TAMBOUR CLOCKS OF THE PERIOD. THIS IS A MID-SIZE TAMBOUR BEAUTY THAT IS BOTH EASY TO PLACE ANYWHERE IN THE HOME OR OFFICE, AND HAS A GRAND PRESENTATION BECAUSE OF ITS UNIQUE SUPERIOR SILVERED DIAL WITH CUSTOM SIGNATURE HANDS, AND CABINET STYLING AND ADORNMENTS. E COMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES OF THE WALTHAM TAMBOUR NUMBER 2 - 1920 ARE ATTACHED BELOW – LISTEN, REVIEW, AND ENJOY Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com SPECIAL NOTETHE WALTHAM CLOCK & WATCH CO.IS AN AMERICAN INSTITUTION, WITHA RICH HISTORY OF PROVIDING HIGHEST QUALITY TIME PIECES FOR VEHICLES, HOMES AND INSTITUTIONS. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THE TAMBOUR 2 IS A NEAT BLEND OF FEATURES AND ADORNMENTS INCLUDING:· CLEAN LINES AND GENTLE CURVES· HIGHEST GRADE DULL RUBBED GRAINED MAHOGANY CABINET· COMPLEMENTING BASE MOULDINGS AND TAMBOUR DESIGN THAT PROVIDES AN INTERESTING TRANSITION FROM CABINET TO DIAL.· PEDIMENT BASE FEET ADD AN AIR OF ELEGANCE TO THE PETITE TAMBOUR CABINET, AND COMPLEMENT THE DIAL, CAST BRASS BEZEL, AND CONVEX DIAL GLASS. THE TAMBOUR NUMBER 2 IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF CLASSIC ELEGANCE, ALL IN A MID-SIZE CASE THAT WILL FIT ANYWHERE YOU WANT TO PLACE IT!!! – IT IS A REAL DELIGHT TO VIEW, AND ITS TRADITIONAL TAMBOUR STYLE MAKES A BOLD STATEMENT OF YOUR GOOD TASTE WHEN DISPLAYED. THE TAMBOUR 2 BLENDS WELL IN ANY DECORATIVE SETTING. THE WALTHAM TAMBOUR 2 – 1920 IS FULLY RESTORED AND IN SUPERB CONDITION - YOU WILL TRULY ENJOY PLACING IT IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE SETTING. THE ORIGINAL FINISH HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CONDITIONED, PRESERVED AND RESTORED USING MY SPECIAL PROCESS THAT PRODUCES EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS. THE RESTORED FINISH WAS THEN PRESERVED WITH RUBBED OVERCOATS OF A SPECIAL BLEND OF SHELLAC BASED OILS FOR LASTING PROTECTION. THE HANDSOME DARK HONEY SATIN RIBBON MAHOGANY FINISH NICELY COMPLEMENTS THE CLEAN AND SIMPLE YET EYE CATCHING CASE DESIGN. THE TAMBOUR 2 - 1920 IS BOTH A COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE AND A FINE DECORATIVE ACCESSORY WHEN DISPLAYED. IT WILL PROVIDE THE OWNER WITH GREAT SATISFACTION TO USE AND ENJOY FOR TIMEKEEPING; AND ITS VALUE WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE. YOU ARE INVITED TO BROWSE THE SUPERSIZE PHOTOS TO SEE ALL DETAILS OF THE CLOCK. PLEASE TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THE HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOS TO ENJOY THE FEATURES OF THE TAMBOUR 2. NOTICE IN CLOSE-UP PHOTOS 2, 3 AND 4 THE RICHNESS OF THE PATINA ON THE GRAINED MAHOGANY CABINET. THE HALF HOUR IS SOUNDED ON THE RESONANT CATHEDRAL BELL GONG; THE HOUR COUNT FOLLOWS, BOLDLY ANNOUNCED ON THE GONG, WITH A RICH, RESONANT TIMBRE, AND PLEASANT DECAY OF EACH STRIKE. ON THE DIAL FACE ARE TWO WINDING HOLES; ONE FOR THE TIME AND ONE FOR THE HALF-HOUR AND HOUR STRIKE. RESTORATION AND TECHNICAL NOTES 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. WHY TAKE A CHANCE ON AN ANTIQUE CLOCK OF UNCONFIRMED CONDITION AND RELIABILITY - RISKING A COSTLY TRIP TO THE CLOCK DOCTOR – YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON A RESTORED ANTIQUE CLOCK FOR QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. THIS IS A MID SIZE TAMBOUR – 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 17” W X 8 ½” H X 6” D. WORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY – ALL OF MY SETH THOMAS ANTIQUE CLOCKS ARE FULLY RESTORED IN EVERY WAY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. GREAT CARE IS TAKEN TO INSURE THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY, IS FULLY OPERATIONAL, MEETS OR EXCEEDS ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE SPECS, AND IS BENCH TESTED WHEN SHIPPED. MY SINCERE HOPE IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY. AS WITH ALL MECHANICAL CLOCK MOVEMENTS, SOME ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE NECESSARY WHEN SETTING UP AFTER SHIPMENT, AND THE CLOCK IS SOLD AS IS. ENJOY THE LISTING – IF YOU NEED OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, EMAIL OR CALL STEVE THREE SOUND FILES OF THE WALTHAM TAMBOUR 2 - 1920 WITH FINE ROUND MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE IN .MP3 FORMAT: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION 2. PLATFORM BALANCE ASSEMBLY OPERATING AT 18,000 BEATS PER HOUR - LISTEN FOR CLEAN AND EVEN SOUND AND THE ABSENCE OF ODD OR SPURIOUS NOISES. 3. HOUR COUNT STRIKE AND HALF-HOUR STRIKE; CAPTURED ON THE FILE IS 2:00 – 2:30 - 3:00 – 3:30 – 4:00 – 4:30 – 5:00 – 5:30 – 6:00; NOTICE THE EVEN TEMPO, CLEAN TIMBRE AND LINGERING DECAY OF EACH STRIKE. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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