For auction is a great 1879 antique SETH THOMAS "NASHVILLE V.P." 1-day or 30-hour CITY CLOCK. These are also known as shelf clocks or mantle clocks. This exact clock can be found in Tran Duy Ly's Seth Thomas book on p. 200 #569.
The dial and bezel are original, as you can tell by its age and the "ST" emblem on it. It is a paper dial surrounded by an inner and outer bezel. The inner dial is loose and it looks like someone has put tape around the back of it to help keep the dial in place. The hands look to be original and are metal. The outer wood surrounding the dial is in good shape but next to the screw hole on the right side does have a place where the wood has split. This can't be seen unless you remove the wooden piece though.
The glass door is in great condition with no scratches or breaks. There are some very light pin-like marks that you can see if you examine the glass very closely but these can't be seen from a distance of 1 foot or more. The hinges are in good shape and sold.
The case is in very good shape. with very few scratches as you can see in the pictures. The left & right bottom front corners have a 1/4" place where the wood has split off, but that is the only flaw I see in the case.
Movement Condition: The movement is an authentic Seth Thomas as you can see in the pictures.
Time: The time side winds and does keep time.
Strike: The strike side does wind and works. It strikes on the hour the number of times corresponding to the correct hour.
Pendulum: The star gold and silver star pendulum comes with the clock. I do not however have the key, as I tested this clock using one from another clock I had. I was hoping I had a replacement key but do not have another one.
Measurements:
Length: 10 3/8"
Height: 15 3/4"
Width: 4 5/8"
This is a great and unique working SETH THOMAS city clock. I'm starting at a low price. If you have any questions please let me know or give me a call (417-499-1331). Thank you.
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