220. $400
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Office Calendar No.6”, ca 1881. Rosewood veneered case is 32” tall and the
larger of the three Office Calendars that look alike, the No’s 4, 6 & 7. Most of them we have sold were time only like this one.
The factory date of completion stamp is on the back of the case. The case is excellent, but dark with aging. It has a door latch on
the side, old glasses and case ornament buttons. Both dials are very old and appear to be original paint. The hands and calendar roller
papers are also original. There is a complete label on the back of the door and another label inside behind the calendar movement.
The running movement is 8-day, spring driven, has the correct pendulum bob, and is running. Ly-Calendar, page 250. $500-$750.
221. $750
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Hecla”, ca 1884. This clock and the Atlas are extra special mantel clock
models made by Seth Thomas. Not only do they have special carvings and wood work but the special movement was only used in three models,
the Atlas, Hecla, and the wall clock, Marcy. The movement strikes hours on a Cathedral Bell and quarter hours on two cup bells. It
runs 8-days of course, and is clean and operational. Below the movement is the Cathedral gong with their special nickel base and a
nickel damascened pendulum bob, and pendulum leader. The dial rings are also nickel. It has the original dial and hands, and the dial
is one of the best I have seen in a Seth Thomas clock this old. On the base there is a complete black label. The 22 ½” oak case is
all original, the finish is beautiful and has never been touched with cleaners. There are great carvings on top, turned columns on
the sides that have etched designs, as does the base. Near perfect and original glass, side door lock, front door knob, and all other
case accessories and hardware that came with the clock originally. Stamped on the back is the factory “completion date” of 1884. Ly-Seth
Thomas, page 727-728. These clocks have always had a high book value of $2500, but we have seen them sell at prices all over the ballpark.
Sorrowfully these wonderful mantel clocks are now selling at fire sale prices. If it does not get good bids it will remain in the
Horton household forever. $1000-$1500.
219. $750
Seth Thomas Clock Co. rare and unusual mantel clock, “Garfield”, ca 1886. That date was stamped
on the case back at the factory. ST made the Lincoln and Garfield models to commemorate the only two Presidents to be assassinated
up to that time. The case styles are slightly different, but behind the door the internal parts are near identical. We have sold 2-3
dozen of the Lincoln/Garfield clocks and I want to tell you the factory did not use the same equipment on every clock. Sometimes you
may have brass weights, a nickel pendulum, brass dial rings, or vice versa. 125 years ago the companies were not hung up on making
every clock the same. This clock is correct and all original and the original metal dial has not been repainted which is very unusual
as I have often said that Seth Thomas must have used white wash on their dials. The case has been cleaned and polished. The Garfield
is 29” high, made of walnut, and has a damascened pendulum, correct weights, hands, and all other accessories. The movement is 8-day,
running, and striking on the heavy-duty Cathedral gong. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 726-727. $900-$1200.
222. $850
Seth Thomas Clock Co. mantel clock, “Hotel”, ca 1888. This has always been a good selling clock,
rare in that we see so few, and collectors are always asking if we have one. This case is cherry, which is rare in itself. The side
panels are elaborately carved and the front and top also have some style. The dial board, 8 inch metal dial, beat scale, cathedral
gong, brass bob, and wood stick are all apparently original and correct for this model. The dial has had some flaking on the bottom
edge and around the winding arbors but have been touched up with matching paint. All three hands are original. The 8-day movement
is signed, running, and striking hours on a large Cathedral gong. This clock is the earlier model, 3 inches taller than the later
models. It has a key lock on the side, original glass in the door, and everything on and in the clock is original including the finish.
A few years ago we were selling this model for $3000 and more. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 728,921, and 956. $1000-$1250.
218. $1850
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. “No. 3 ½ Parlor-Black Dial”, ca 1881. This clock has an 8-day spring movement, keeping good time, and running strong. It strikes a nickel bell each hour. Other nickeled accessories are sashes, rings, hands, pendulum, and most of the calendar movement. Parts of the clocks trim are painted silver to match the nickel parts. This clock is 100% original, clean, and not abused, just has normal wear, i.e. nickeled sashes are dull and tarnished, and only needs some polish and light cleaning on the walnut case to bring it to tip top shape. All the carvings are original and complete having no big breaks or repairs. The top dial is original and the bottom is factory paint on glass. It has the correct pendulum which is beveled crystal with the letters, “ICCCo” engraved on the front. This is the double backboard model, walnut case standing 20.5” high and all original. Inside the backboard, in a plastic envelope, is a complete label that allegedly was once on the backboard. It appears they have reversed the backboard, old dirty part now inside. I wish I could call this clock mint or pristine but it has been used at least 130 years, mostly by one family, and like anything that old, it looks old, but is very nice. Ly-Calendar, pages 132-135. We have sold many Ithaca 3 ½ models over the years, and when in good original condition they sold for $5000 to $6000. A few years ago we sold one for over $7000 and it had a new dial and new backboard. Those were the good old days. $2000-$2500.
223. $800
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Regulator No. 1 Extra”, ca 1875. The 44-inch burled and rosewood case is clean
and polished. There is some handling wear around the outer edge of the bezel but otherwise the veneer and finish is very nice. The
consignor considered having the missing veneer patched but decided the clock would then not be original. With a little matching stain
you hardly notice any missing or scruffy veneer. The original bottom glass is like the one pictured in Ly-Seth Thomas #846, movement
pictured at #846-A, and the case at #844 and 846. The original dial pan has the original paint with some tiny flakes and after 150
years has darkened somewhat. The hands are correct but missing the seconds hand. The sliding partitions that cover the weight chute
are both replaced. The lower door lock requires a male ended key to lock. I found one, it is not an original ST, but it operates the
lock as well and looks like an original. There has been some case work inside, two small blocks that the dial rests on have been replaced.
The consignor says the clock runs. I did not hang the two rectangular weights to test the weight cords or movement. Thirty years ago
when I was almost as foolish as I am now, I ran ads asking if collectors would sell me their Seth Thomas No. 1 Extra’s. Strangely,
most responses came from California with asking prices in the $4000-$6000 range. You can have this one at a much lower price. $1000-$1500.
