242. $50
Seth Thomas mantel clock, one of the Fleet Series, “Fleet No.
3”, ca 1913. Cases in this series of 3 clocks were made of old oak, standing 23 inches high, all had the same tablet showing three
ships that steamed around the world in 1909 on what they called the “Wonderful Peach Cruise of the US Fleet”. The case is pretty much,
“as found”, it is clean, retains a dark finish, has a full label on the back, and everything about the clock is original. The dial
is signed and in original condition. Inside is the 8-day movement that is running and striking half hours on a wire bell. This clock
also has an alarm that rings on a brass bell. Ly-Seth Thomas #2283. $75-$125.
243. $25
Seth Thomas cottage clock, ca 1865. The original walnut case is
14.5 inches high and is clean and polished. Original door glasses and door latch with brass knob. Inside is a complete paper label,
coil gong, brass pendulum, and signed 8-day movement. It is running and striking hours on the gong. The dial has been repainted and
the hands are replaced. $50-$100.
244. $175
E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn, “Admiral Sampson”, ca
1900. This clock is one of the “Spanish American War” commemorative series. We seldom see clocks in this series for there were very
few made and collectors have them all and rarely put them up for sale. The pressed oak case is 24 inches tall and in good original
condition including the special glass. The dial paper has been replaced but the pendulum and all other parts are original. The hands
are questionable but the wire gong, the alarm movement, and brass bell are original. Ly-Welch, page 460-461. We have seen the clocks
in this series sell all over the scale. Generally it depends if the collector needs it to start or fill in their collection. $200-$300.
245. $110
New Haven Clock Co. banjo clock, “Waring”, ca 1923. The mahogany
finished case stands 36 inches tall, has very attractive glass panels, and a metal eagle on the top. The 8-inch metal dial is signed,
and has age darkened. I suspect that the bezel is a replacement but the hands are probably original. On the case back is a complete
paper label. The 8-day pendulum movement is running and striking half hours and hours on a Cathedral gong. A nice banjo clock for
this low minimum. Ly-New Haven #219. $110-$200.
246. $115
Seth Thomas miniature pillar and scroll, “Cambridge”, ca 1928.
The mahogany case is 25 inches tall, complete and all original. It has an 8-day movement that is running and striking a finely
tuned gong on half hours and hours. This clock has an original mahogany panel instead of a painted tablet in the bottom of the door.
The door has a key lock with key. Top glass is original as is the dial, hands, gong, pendulum, finials, and movement. Ly-Seth Thomas
#2236. $150-$200.
247. $115
Seth Thomas Clock Co. pillar & scroll, “Plymouth”, ca 1921.
A reproduction made by Seth Thomas with some modern improvements, and a considerably lower price than the ca 1830 models. This clock
has an 8-day brass movement, strikes hours and half hours on a Cathedral bell (gong). Mahogany cabinet case is 24” high, mahogany
finials, turned columns, and good scrolls and feet. Very nice painted tablet and painted metal dial, correct hands and pendulum. Clock
is near perfect and like new. Ly-Seth Thomas #2238. $150-$200.