Antique American Clocks                      January 2020

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324.    $100

Seth Thomas Sons & Co. “No. 8043”, ca. 1876.  An offshoot of the Seth Thomas Clock Co. founded in 1865, with clocks manufactured in Thomaston CT but marketed in New York.  They primarily made French imitation clocks with round movements, which were housed in bronzed or gilt metal cases such as found here.  By 1879 the company was bought back by the Seth Thomas Clock Co.  The round movements subsequently were used in crystal regulators.  This model is 16 inches tall with a bronze finish and dark accents; the bronze finish is still evident, but worn; it desperately needs a thorough cleaning. It has an Egyptian motif.  The porcelain dial is signed “Mitchell Vance & Co., N.Y.” and is badly chipped at the 7 position. The minute hand is an improper replacement; the dial glass is beveled.  The signed movement is not even close to running, and may be beyond saving – it has been rebushed already.  This clock’s value is in the case, which I have not seen before; there are no sales listed on the Antique Clocks Price Guide or on LiveAuctioneers.  $100-$200.

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