194. $950
S. B. Terry “Regulator No. 1”, ca late 1850’s. Mahogany veneered
case is 40” tall, has a slant bottom, and rounded wood bezel. The general case style was continued by Seth Thomas after they acquired
the bankrupt inventory from the creditors of Silas B. Terry. They made some small changes at first, eliminating the slant bottom,
etc. The original slant board is present but it appears the weight has fallen into it at one time. The stabilizer blocks that hold
the movement in place are gone but a new one was put there to hold the movement as it was transported to us. The putty holding the
glass is new suggesting that the glass was replaced. The bottom tablet is original and the weight baffle board with the beat scale
intact is also original. The old dial pan and three hands are original. I failed to attach the seconds hand for the picture. The weight
appears to be original as is the pendulum, pulley, and the 8-day brass movement. Certainly not a bad clock, in fact with just a little
work could be very nice and could command upwards of $1500. It is one of the very early brass movement wall weight regulators. $1000-$1250.
200. $125
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Arch Top”, ca 1880. An early mantel
clock, I suspect was first made much earlier than 1880. This case is rosewood veneered, standing only 16” tall, and has many curves
and delicate veneer challenges. This model usually has some small veneer chips on the base and perhaps a couple of small dents or
chips elsewhere on the case, but you won’t find any on this case. This one is nicer than one I sold for $550 not long ago. You have
to love the wood grain on this case and the way those craftsmen in the 17th century knew how to lay veneer. Inside is a complete paper
label, a coil gong, and the 8-day signed movement. The clock is running and striking as it should. The dial has been professionally
repainted and the hands are correct. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 717. $200-$400.
201. $150
Seth Thomas Clock Co. one of the earliest City Series clocks,
“St. Louis”, ca 1874. I am sure most collectors could care less about the City Series clocks but to me they were some of the finest
mantel clocks made in that era of clock making. This case is 15.5” high and is covered with very good walnut veneer. None of the veneer
was easy, for it has convex and concave rolls, and skewed and flat veneer. Other than hauling bumps and bruises the veneer is good.
Old painted tablet has been rebacked; dial has been repainted, has an excellent paper label, and coil gong. The eight-day movement
is running and strikes the gong on the hours. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 208. $150-$300.
202. $50
“S. B. Terry, Terryville, Conn. Caveat Filed A.D. 1851”, copied from the complete paper label inside this miniature shelf clock. The mahogany veneered case is 10 inches tall, complete and original, and showing only normal expected wear, after all it is over 165 years old. The dial has been repainted, hands are of a correct type, correct pendulum and a key are inside. The one day time only movement is running. Door latch on the side. It may not be the most beautiful clock in your collection but it may well be the oldest. $75-$150.
203. $75
“Seth Thomas, Plymouth Hollow, Connecticut”, miniature clock,
“Cottage O”, ca 1886. This is one of a great many cottage clock made by Seth Thomas in various case and movement styles, but most
all were about 9 inches tall. Collectors for generations have tried to collect a complete set of the clocks that take up very little
room on the shelf. It is a rosewood veneered case, original glasses, door knob, pendulum, and a one day time only movement. The dial
was repainted and the hands are a correct type. Ly-Seth Thomas #677 and #683. $100-$200.
204. $50
“Welch, Spring & Co. Forestville, Conn.”, miniature cottage
clock, “Rustic”, ca 1869. Walnut case is 11 inches tall, very close grooved designs all around the case. Gold on door has been refreshed,
glasses rebacked and old dial repainted. The one day time only movement is running, has an old, probably original pendulum bob, and
the hands are replacements. There is a door latch on the front and most of an original label inside. Ly-Welch #1445. $75-$150.
205. $50
“George B. Owen / Manufacturer of American Clocks / New York”,
cottage clock, ca 1852. Almost a complete label on the case back. He later sold out to Gilbert and worked for Gilbert as General Manager.
This stylish walnut case is 10.5 inches tall, access the pendulum from underneath, has a brass sash, flat glass, replaced paper dial
and hands. And a time only one day movement. Folks I know this group of miniature clocks is not grandiose, but they are part of our
early American clock history. $75-$150.