304.           $300

Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Parlor Calendar No. 3”, ca 1863. There is a complete black label on the inside of the door that is very similar to the label used in the early Fashion clocks that Seth Thomas had a big hand in making. Also note that this clock is almost identical the Fashion No.1 that was being marketed by the Southern Calendar Clock Co. in the mid 1870’s. It is almost incomprehensible that I have had less than a half dozen of the model in 50 years and when I saw one that was extremely eye appealing, I held on to it. Such was the case with No.302 and this clock. The case is near perfect. Restored, maybe. I don’t see any veneer repairs but I do see repainted dials, otherwise is like it came from the factory. All the accessories are original except perhaps the hands. The movement runs 8-days and strikes hours on an iron bell. The beautiful rosewood veneered case stands 27 inches tall. Ly-Calendar, page 259. $400-$600.