241.     $150

Seth Thomas “Parlor Calendar No. 3” ca. 1863.  Although the calendar dial says “Southern Calendar Clock Co.” this is not a SCCC product – the paper dial is a replacement on an ST Parlor No. 3 clock (although the two clock models are very similar, they differ in the base).  The rosewood and mahogany veneer on the 27-inch case is in good shape with just a few chipped areas on the back edges of the base, top center and right corner, and upper bezel.  I suspect some of it has been re-veneered.  Both glasses are old and wavy.  Both dial pans are newer replacements, the time dial painted and lacquered, with some yellowing, and the lower with a paper dial, antiqued.  It should be square, not round, and has been taken from another clock.  The three hands are period.  The 8-day, time-and-strike movement is signed and running, striking on a steel bell. The Mix Brothers calendar movement was used in this early model; the weekday calendar roller is advancing but the day of the month calendar hand is not.  A good black label on the door.  When in correct and original condition with good veneer this model sells between $300 and $400.  $150-$250.