35.      $900

Seth Thomas “Garfield”, 1886.  “Stately” is barely sufficient to describe this clock, 30 inches high in mahogany, with an old finish.  The top surface shows more wear, but all the finials are there.  The Garfield came with nickel or brass trim and most collectors prefer the dial bezel, gong mount, pendulum bob and weights to match.  However, the catalog description from 1883 notes that it came with “Brass weights and bell nickel plated”, so matching was not a manufacturer stipulation (See Ly, Seth Thomas Clocks & Movements, Vol. 2, page 727.)  Here we have all brass trim and weights with a damascened nickel bob.  The dial has an old coat of paint, possibly original, that is chipping in places; the hands are correct.  The door glass is wavy.  The signed movement is correct to this model and is running and striking without issue.  There is a black label in the bottom.  Horton’s sold one last July for $1275.  $1200-$1600.