170.           $900

Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Fashion No. 5”, 1887-1889.  A second example of this model, with some minor differences.  The 32-inch walnut case (including the reproduction finials) has a polished finish; the door glass is old and likely original, as is the Fashion gold lettering.  Both dials hold old and possibly original paint, and both show some soiling that I could not remove; the inset seconds bit dial is paper, as is typical.  The hands are proper replacements (the seconds bit and calendar hand are original).  The calendar door lacks a button handle to open and shows no signs of ever having had one.  There is a cutout in the front door to accommodate a handle.  There is no white label on the back of the door (not uncommon), and there is the usual circular gilded incising around both dials.  Note also the proper flat dial rings.  The 8-day time-and-strike movement is signed Seth Thomas, with an 1875 patent date.  It is pinned to the cast iron frame, as is typical.  It is running and striking on the cathedral gong.  There is a proper long-drop pendulum with a damascened brass bob (usually nickel), and a beat scale at the bottom.  The calendar hand and weekday roller are advancing nicely.  The roller papers are probably replacements.  There is no “Do Not Oil” label on the backwall, and it is possible that the backboard is a replacement.  A good example.  $900–$1500.