166.           $1500

Seth Thomas “Office Calendar No. 1”, ca. 1863.  This is the early version of this model with the ‘double OG’ door contour; later versions had a more rounded curve (single OG) that was easier to veneer.  The rosewood veneer here is dark and much has been lost; note the right side of the upper door.  But it is still darn good for a clock this old.  Both glasses are old, possibly original, as hard as that is to believe.  The dials also may be original, although old repaints are probably more likely.  All hands are correct.  There is a special key to unlock the door that I have never seen before.  The brass 8-day, time-only movement is correct for this model and is running delicately, but running.  The proper iron weight runs down the weight chute on the right.  The pendulum hanger is correct for this early model; the calendar mechanism is the early Mix brothers perpetual calendar with old roller papers.  It will advance with the time, but the rods need adjustment.  There is a black label on the door, oddly, upside down.  AAC sold an extremely nice example of an early model a year ago for $2851; more reasonable prices are typically between $1600 and $2200.