Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique 19th Century SETH THOMAS Walnut Parlor Mantel Shelf Alarm Clock with Rare Winward’s Alarm Mechanism, made by the Seth Thomas Clock Company USA, circa 1888. It has a Beautiful Carved Walnut Wood Case with Applied Trim, and Reverse Painted Glass Tablet! The Dial is the Original Paper Over Tin Dial, Signed S. USA, with Some Staining. It has a Signed Seth Thomas Brass Mechanical Key Wound Movement. A Label Inside the Clock (Barely Readable) says Winward’s Grand Invention Musical Double Alarm Eight Day Clock. The Usual Strike Train Has Been Removed From the Movement, and Replaced by an Alarm Mechanism with Two Clappers, Which Simultaneously Ring a Cathedral Coil Spring Gong Chime and a Bell Chime (Very Loud) at an Hour Set by an Alarm Wheel in the Center of the Dial. There is a Lever At The Top Of The Case to Shut The Alarm Off, Very Unique!!! There are 2 Winding Arbors, and It includes a Winding Key and Correct Regulator Pendulum. The Clock measures approx. 21 1/2″ Tall x 14 1/2″ Wide x 4 1/2 Deep. This Clock Runs and Keeps Time, But Has Not Been Serviced! This is VERY RARE and will make a Stunning addition to your Home or Collection. This is in Overall Good Original Condition, As Pictured! Don’t pass this one up! The item “1888 SETH THOMAS Walnut Parlor Alarm Clock with Winward’s Pat. Alarm Mechanism” is in sale since Wednesday, October 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Clocks\Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks”. The seller is “rmagiccds” and is located in Sandown, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Maker Manufacturer Company: Seth Thomas Clock Company
- Case: Carved Walnut Wood Case
- Clock Type: Parlor Mantel Shelf Regulator Clock
- Size: 21 1/2″ Tall x 14 1/2″ Wide x 4 1/2″ Deep
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Alarm: Bell Chime and cathedral Coil Spring Gong Chime
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Age: 1888
- Clock Movement: Seth Thomas Time Only 8 Day Alarm Movement
- Working: Yes!
- Brand: Seth Thomas
- Style: Victorian Art Deco Americana
- Alarm Mechanism: Winward’s Grand Invention Musical Double Alarm
- Dial: Original Paper Over Tin Dial
- Type: Mantel Shelf Clock