Antique American Clocks January 2021
187. $1000
Seth Thomas “Office Calendar No. 1”, ca. 1885. A 39-inch case with its original rosewood veneer,
still in good shape minus a few chips. This is the later, single-OG model; see #189 for the earlier double-OG model. All
glasses are old including the center advertising glass, with the name of perhaps a jeweler in Mt. Vernon OH. This glass was
backed at one time with a label glued onto the back of the door. The calendar dial is original, with many chips touched up,
but it is still in remarkably good condition. The time dial has been repainted. The rectangular 8-day, time-only movement
is not signed but is shown in Ly’s book Calendar Clocks on page 246, with minor differences. The pendulum rod is typical for
this model, and the bob is ST issue with faint damascening; the weight is correct. The R.T. Andrews calendar movement has been
painted gold; the rollers hold what must be the original papers. There is a “do not oil” label behind the calendar but the Seth
Thomas label normally found in the middle of the door is gone with the window backing. The clock is running without problem;
the calendar date is advancing but the weekday roller mechanism needs attention. This is a very original example. This
model has been selling for $1200-$1800 recently.