188.    $500

Seth Thomas “Regulator No. 2”, ca. 1890-1920.  Cherry or mahogany?  I struggled with that because the finish is dark and almost certainly original and very crusty, but I have settled on mahogany.  The temptation to thoroughly clean this 36-inch case will be strong but you should probably resist; original examples in this good a condition do not come along often.  There is some white paint spatter on the right side.  Both glasses are old, the dial is either an old repaint or perhaps a 1920’s issue.  The 8-day time-only movement is signed and running just fine; the pendulum stick, bob, and weight all look original.  A white ST label inside.   Mahogany is only slightly more common that cherry for this model, and both are hard to find.  $500-$900.