Original Listing Description

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'S OTHER ITEMS" 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 4 - 1921” TIME AND STRIKE MANTEL DESK TABLE CLOCK MADE BY SETH THOMAS. THE TAMBOUR 4 IS LISTED IN NOTED AUTHORITY TRAN DUY LY’S “SETH THOMAS CLOCKS AND MOVEMENTS” V2 3D EDITION PAGE 768. NOTE THAT THE TAMBOUR 4 IS ONE OF SETH’S FINEST CABINET CLOCKS, LISTED IN THE SHIP’S BELL SECTION OF THE REFERENCE. CLOCKS LISTED IN THE SHIPS BELL SECTION WERE THE FINEST AVAILABLE, EQUIPPED WITH EITHER A SHIPS BELL STRIKE MOVEMENT OR SETH’S FINEST 15 DAY MOVEMENT, THE #51-M OR THE #D-51-M. 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 PORCELAIN DIAL WITH CUSTOM SIGNATURE HANDS, AND CABINET STYLING AND ADORNMENTS. NOTE THAT THIS PARTICULAR TAMBOUR 4 FEATURES THE PREMIUM ROUND MOVEMENT OF THE PERIOD, A D-51-M FINE ROUND MOVEMENT WITH RACK AND SNAIL STRIKE SEQUENCING. THE D-51-M IS ALSO A 15 DAY MOVEMENT AS OPPOSED TO THE STANDARD 8 DAY ROUND MOVEMENT USUALLY FOUND IN OTHER TAMBOURS. E COMMERCE SOUND PLAYER FILES OF THE TAMBOUR NUMBER 4 - 1921 ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LISTING – LISTEN, REVIEW, AND ENJOY Powered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer comPowered by eCommercePlayer com DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES THE TAMBOUR 4 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 BEVELED DIAL GLASS. THE TAMBOUR NUMBER 4 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 4 BLENDS WELL IN ANY DECORATIVE SETTING. THE SETH THOMAS TAMBOUR 4 – 1921 IS FULLY RESTORED AND IN SUPERB CONDITION - YOU WILL TRULY ENJOY PLACING IT IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE SETTING. THIS PARTICULAR TAMBOUR 4 IS ALL-ORIGINAL AND CONTAINS SETH’S HIGHEST GRADE COMPONENTS AS FOLLOWS: · GRADED FINEST QUALITY GRAINED MAHOGANY CASE· PREMIUM SILVERED DIAL WITH SURROUNDING MAT, RAISED BRONZE ARABIC NUMERALS, AND RECESSED BLACK CHAPTER RING.· CAST HIGHLY POLISHED BRASS BEZEL ON FRONT· HEAVY CONVEX AND BEVELED DIAL GLASS – NOTICE THE BEVELED GLASS BY VIEWING SUPERSIZE PHOTO 4.· SIGNATURE CUSTOM ORIGINAL SETH THOMAS SERPENTINE HANDS· HIGHEST GRADE SETH THOMAS NO. D-51-M 15 DAY FINE ROUND PENDULUM MOVEMENT· CATHEDRAL CHIME WITH RICH TIMBRE AND DECAY 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 4 - 1921 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 4. 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. ANOTHER SMALLER HOLE IS THE FAST/SLOW ADJUSTMENT TO REGULATE THE TIME KEEPING. 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. THE EIGHT DAY SETH THOMAS #D-51-M FINE ROUND MOVEMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY SERVICED AND RESTORED, INCLUCING: · COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION OF ALL PARTS, TOLERANCES, CLEARANCES· REPLACEMENT OF ALL OUT OF TOLERANCE PIVOT BUSHINGS· INSPECTION AND POLISHING OF ALL PIVOTS· CORRECTION OF ANY BENT OR MARRED PIVOTS· COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY FOLLOWED BY ULTRASONIC CLEANING OF ALL COMPONENTS· REASSEMBLY OF MOVEMENT, PROPER LUBRICATION AND COMPLETE BENCH ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKOUT USING ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL READY FOR YEARS AND YEARS OF SERVICE – A COMPLETE MOVEMENT RESTORATION PROCEDURE ALONE, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, IS A $300 VALUE!!! SUPERSIZE PHOTO 11 DETAILS: THE TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS PROCESS ON THE RESTORED MOVEMENT CONSISTS OF NUMEROUS STEPS. THE PENDULUM BEAT RATE, BEAT ERROR, AND OTHER PARAMETERS ARE OPTIMIZED DURING THIS PHASE. IN THE LEFT INSET OF PHOTO 11 THE PENDULUM BEAT ERROR IS MINIMIZED, WITH ZERO ERROR AS THE DESIRED OBJECTIVE. AT ZERO ERROR, BOTH THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT PORTIONS OF THE FULL PENDULUM SWING ARE EQUAL IN AMPLITUDE AND DURATION. NOTE IN THE RIGHT INSET THAT THE PENDULUM BEAT HOLDS AT 11,140 BEATS PER HOUR, THE CORRECT RATE FOR ACCURATE TIME KEEPING. ALL TESTS ON THE #51 MOVEMENT MET AND EXCEEDED BENCHMARKS. 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 SETH THOMAS 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 15” W X 7 ¼” H X 5 ½” 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 IMPORTANT NOTE – E COMMERCE AUDIO PLAYER SOUND FILES ARE ATTACHED AT THE BEGINNING OF MY LISTING. THREE SOUND FILES OF THE SETH TAMBOUR 4 - 1921 WITH #D-51-M FINE ROUND MOVEMENT IN OPERATION ARE AVAILABLE IN .WMA FORMAT: 1. VOICE INTRODUCTION 2. PENDULUM BEAT ESCAPEMENT VERGE CRUTCH OPERATION SOUNDS OF THE MOVEMENT - 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 – NOTICE THE EVEN TEMPO, CLEAN TIMBRE AND LINGERING DECAY OF EACH STRIKE. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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