1921 - SETH THOMAS - Chime Clock No. 11 - 4 Rods Chime Fully / properly restored
1921 - SETH THOMAS - Chime Clock No. 11 - 4 Rods Chime Fully / properly restored
SOLD $525.00 Sold: Sep 23, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
Fully restored inside and out is this 1921- 4 rod Sonora chime clock #11 !Both the original Seth Thomas #89 AM and the 119 Sonora chime movements have been completely disassembled, all parts cleaned ultrasonically as well as by hand. All of the wheel pivots have been polished on the lathe and new bushings were added where needed. The chime rods have been replaced and precision tuned and have a beautiful soft resonant sound, the clock runs beautifully and keeps good time striking as it should. The Chimes can be silenced with switch on the side.The Beautiful Mahogany cabinet has been fully restored and presents as it did over 100 years ago. The brass bezel has been polished and has thick beveled glass The bezel door stays open and closed but does not click shut. The silvered dial shows typical signs of wear as most of these dials do. The hour and minute hands have been reblued.The clock needs to be wound weekly on all three arbors with included 2 sided key that also adjusts the time for F/SA fantastic restored Sonora chime clock that would be packed with great care and shipped via UPS. as with all of my clocks I would be available for help with setup and ongoing care. Please see my feedback and other items for more fully restored antique clocks that make great gifts !
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
Fully restored inside and out is this 1921- 4 rod Sonora chime clock #11 !Both the original Seth Thomas #89 AM and the 119 Sonora chime movements have been completely disassembled, all parts cleaned ultrasonically as well as by hand. All of the wheel pivots have been polished on the lathe and new bushings were added where needed. The chime rods have been replaced and precision tuned and have a beautiful soft resonant sound, the clock runs beautifully and keeps good time striking as it should. The Chimes can be silenced with switch on the side.The Beautiful Mahogany cabinet has been fully restored and presents as it did over 100 years ago. The brass bezel has been polished and has thick beveled glass The bezel door stays open and closed but does not click shut. The silvered dial shows typical signs of wear as most of these dials do. The hour and minute hands have been reblued.The clock needs to be wound weekly on all three arbors with included 2 sided key that also adjusts the time for F/SA fantastic restored Sonora chime clock that would be packed with great care and shipped via UPS. as with all of my clocks I would be available for help with setup and ongoing care. Please see my feedback and other items for more fully restored antique clocks that make great gifts !
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.