183.          $350

Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Regulator No. 2”, ca. 1935.  On January 1, 1931 the Seth Thomas Clock Co. became a division of General Time Instruments Corporation (Ly, Seth Thomas Clocks & Movements, Vol. 1).  This clock was made sometime after that event, based on the label on the back of the clock.  I don’t believe I’ve seen a No. 2 from this period before.  The case appears to be mahogany, with a deep wax finish and some discoloration around the lower door that can be removed with a bit of 0000 steel wool, I believe.  The lower door latches with a button catch at the top; both glasses look original to me, the lower glass with a gold outline along the edges.  The metal dial shows chipping and discoloration and is signed Seth Thomas.  The hands are correct.  A new cross support has been added behind the dial and the brass bezel in the dial door was painted white – a bad idea in my opinion.  The 8-day, time-only, trapezoidal movement bears the ST logo and the weight is ST issue; I believe the pendulum is as well.  There is a beat scale and, as noted, a label on the back.  Running without a problem.  $350-$500.