180.         $650

Seth Thomas “Regulator No. 1”, ca. 1874–1890.  A difficult model to find, this one in excellent condition.  The 33-inch case appears to be mahogany with an old finish, slightly crusty. Both glasses are old, the tablet likely rebacked; the gold-leaf design is well-preserved.  The painted dial is old, has the ST logo, with some yellowing; I think it might have been repainted 50-100 years ago.  The hands are correct.  The rectangular 8-day, time-only, weight-driven movement is correct to this model and is running, not entirely enthusiastically, driven and regulated by a correct weight and pendulum.  There is a good label on the weight shield.  I’ve only had two sales of this model in the last three years and this example is better than average.  $650–$900.