9. $300
Seth Thomas Clock Co. mantel clock, one of their nicer City Series
models, “Utica”, ca 1886. Handsomely designed walnut case is 22” high, prolific carvings on the top, dentil moldings around the door
glass, and wings on each side. This model is one of 10-15 I would call their top of
the line City Series models, one sought by many folks, not just clock collectors, because of its inherent beauty as a “living room”
mantel clock. The wood has aged and darkened thru natural as well as unnatural causes, has been “rubbed out” with polish and soft
rag, until it fits right in with other fine living room furniture. Nickel / silver accessories include the damascened pendulum bob,
pendulum hanger, gong base, gong hammer, alarm ring, and dial rings. The paper dial is a modern replacement. The movement is signed,
running briskly, and strikes hourly on a Cathedral bell (coil gong). The super door glass is original and retains all its paint. Ly-Seth Thomas #612. $350-$550.
10. $300
E. Ingraham & Co. hanging clock, “Ducat”, ca 1891. They made
this model as a shelf and hanging a clock, identical except for the bases. The oak case is 28 inches tall, complete and all original,
is very clean and polished. It came to us with a large collection of extremely nice wall and mantel clocks. The 8-day movement runs
and strikes and strikes half hours on a Cathedral gong. They (Ingraham) would sell you what they called a “slow strike movement” for
an additional $.60. The dial has been repainted; hands were replaced, but otherwise it is correct and original. This clock has an
alarm movement that rings on a brass bell and a level on the base. Ly-Ingraham #948. $300-$500.
8. $275
Seth Thomas Clock Co. one of their City Series clocks, “Dallas”,
ca 1889. Not an easy model to find in good condition because it is one of a handful in the series that has some metal on the case,
in this example the base has metal ornaments. Other parts of the case are walnut and the flat section around the dial is burl walnut.
Incised lines on the front are gold filled, buttons, finials, and the four feet, are all turned. Beveled glass in the sash, signed
porcelain dial, and correct hands. Full back door has a key lock and a knob. Signed 8-day brass movement, outside count wheel, strikes
half hours on a brass cup bell and hours on a standing gong and is running. Factory stamp on the back door, “5881K”, is their code
for November 1885, the date the clock was made. Ly-Seth Thomas #536. $400-$600.
11. $150
Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. bell top clock, “Curfew”, ca 1900. Gilt
feet, gilt bezel and dial, and gilt dome top with Curfew bell. The dial is a replacement. The wood case has a black enamel finish
and Scotch granite marbleized sides. The case is 17.5” high, fitted with an 8-day movement, hour and half hour strike on the heavy
chime bell. The case is gilt engraved. The 8-day movement is signed, running, and striking. Pendulum and key are inside. Complete
paper label underneath, original wood back door, and correct hands. All original and very nice except for the dial. Ly-Gilbert, page
180. $200-$400.
7. $300
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Carson”, a City Series clock, ca 1884. The
back door has the factory stamp indicating the clock was made August 1884. The company description of the case was, “sheet brass case,
nickeled body, gold gilt ornaments at head and base, and bronze alligator panel”. There is some wear on the brass, but the nickel
and gold ornaments are good except for some minor grunge. The case is 14.5” high, free of any damage or repairs and has the original
wood back door with a key lock. French sash with beveled glass over the one piece porcelain dial and original hands. The dial is signed,
is clean and free of any problems. The 8-day brass movement is signed, running, and striking half hours on a cup bell and hours on
a cathedral bell (gong). A pendulum bob and key are inside. We have been a collector of City Series for over 40 years and have owned
less than a half dozen of this model. The Carson, Dallas, and Austin, are considered by collectors to be rarer than most City Series
clocks because of the metal and/or metal ornaments that adorn them. Ly-Seth Thomas #517. $400-$600.
12. $300
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Chime Clock No. 1 Special”, ca 1911. The
13” high case has a mahogany adamantine finish, gold plated sash, mat, and feet. The one piece dial is unusual for the Sonora Chime
clocks. This dial is silver with normal wear, heavy painted numerals, and original hands. The chime winding arbor is in the edge of
the gold plated mat, the slow-fast adjuster is just below the hand arbor, and the chime-silent adjuster is just above the numeral
6. The 8-day movement is running and is signed by Seth Thomas and is numbered, “89M”, while the Sonora Chime movement is numbered,
“90”. It has the correct wooden back cover, 4 Sonora Bells, a chime-silent lever on the side, and all other original clock parts.
The adamantine case is as nice as you will find anywhere. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 148-149. $400-$750.