Seth thomas maiden lane block chart sn start sn finish totals jewels jewel count positions notes 205501 205600 100 17 none adjusted 205576 is factoryjeweled at 22 208801 208870 70 21 nonethe letter j only adjusted 208857 is private label and earliest letter j 208871 208880 10 24 the letter j only adjusted 208881 208890 10 21 the letter j only. Checking the references listed in the seth thomas clock co. Guaranteed authentic watches with unrivaled selections at the lowest prices. An antique private label half hunter pocket watch by seth thomas, circa 1890, made for lever brothers ltd of new york. Seth thomas railroad 18 size open face pocket watch model.
Seth thomas occupied 51 maiden lane as well as 70 wabash ave and 215 w randolph st in chicago, printing it on several advertisements. The most common antique seth thomas material is gold. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Seth thomas 18s 14k over 8k gold pocket watch with bwc co. Seth thomas maiden lane sn chart serial number jewels plate finish grade positions year regulator srdr des font count hardware setting photo comments 205505 17 twotone maiden lane adjusted 1895 outboard sr no 2 no chamfered steel lever yes. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features.
Count on casker for the best service in the watch material business. If your watch isnt in poor condition as most 70 year old watches are, expect to pay less. Maiden lane was an actual location a street in lower manhattan in new york city close to the brooklyn bridge, where many watch companies had offices. The quality of their products was always maintained at an above average level. How to date a seth thomas mantel clock our pastimes. Mid century wood case cort seth thomas wind up alarm clock.
Antique private label seth thomas pocket watch la65482. Elite timepieces seth thomas pocket watch serial numbers. A watch factory building was built and opened in the spring of 1884. American calendar gallery oak regulator seth thomas terry wall. Elizabeth hoyt is the new york times, publishers weekly and usa today bestselling author of historic romance. A seth thomas pocket watch is comprised of a gold tone metal frame and a brown plastic case.
Excellent condition, original, except for replacement top, which has been carefully copied from an original by a good cabinetmaker. The movement is not inscribed with the name maiden lane but has. Seth thomas clock company, 18831915 thomaston, connecticut. Introduction to pocket watches, different styles, movements, a guide on how to wear a pocket watch and general watch buying tips. Search for seth thomas pocket watches in inventory. Seth thomas maiden lane 14k gold gentlemans pocket watch.
Seth thomas clock history national clock repair new hope. Between 1884 and 1915 seth thomas manufactured a line of jewelled pocket watches. American timekeeper seth thomas maiden lane block chart sn start sn finish totals jewels jewel count positions notes 205501 205600 100 17 none adjusted 205576 is factoryjeweled at 22 208801 208870 70 21 nonethe letter j only adjusted 208857 is private label and earliest letter j 208871 208880 10 24 the letter j only adjusted 208881 208890 10 21 the letter j only adjusted. How much is a seth thomas maiden lane pocket watch worth. Unfollow seth thomas watch pocket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I dont know anything about vintage pocketwatches and trying to learn more about this watch. As the longest established clock maker in the united states nearly 200 years, seth thomas is recognized as one of the most respected brands of clocks in the world.
Historical records and family trees related to thomas seth. The seth thomas clock company was organized as a joint stock corporation on may 3, 1853 to succeed the earlier clock making operation of the founder. Between 1883 and 1915 the seth thomas clock company began producing pocket watch movements. Seth thomas rare 25 jewel maiden lane pocket watch, circa 1890. If you need help identifying your seth thomas pocket watch, enter the serial number of the movement not the case. The zinc dial is original and has not been touched up. Running at time of cataloging but not guaranteed to continue. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. Seth thomas 18s model 5 17j pocket watch 2 tone sterling. The movement is not inscribed with the name maiden lane but has the name george lyon jr, inscribed on it. Document name date description document type document series companies subjects. Seth thomas founded the seth thomas clock company with approximately 20 employees.
The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all. Since many clock collectors in the united states prefer american clocks over foreign clocks, every collector should consider having a seth thomas clock with an. I have the 2009 version of the price list, and it shows numerous railroad grade watches produced by seth thomas. Seth thomas rare 25 jewel maiden lane pocket watch, circa 1890 case. Seth thomas pocket watch working watch in silver tone case, loose second hand, 2568082 thomason conn. This is also recognized by the recessed plate under the balance wheel. Seth thomas 17851859 had been manufacturing clocks at the site since 1814. The rare mahogany case is in the original finish with the. Any insight that you may provide would be greatly appreciated. Get the best deals on seth thomas antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. I am not sure which shugart text you are referring to. Seth thomas, american clock manufacturer who was one of the pioneers in the mass production of clocks and the founder of one of the most important clock companies in the united states during the 19th and 20th centuries. Asked in pocket watches how much is a seth thomas maiden lane pocket watch worth.
I have a seth thomas pocket watch that has been in my family, but nobody knows anything about it, or where it even came from. Every watch i accept for restoration is fully disassembled. The first watch to reach market was an 18size, stemwind, 34 plate model in 1885. Jeweling exists from 7 to 25 jewels, the most famous being the maiden lane grades made from 1725 jewels. Antique seth thomas pocket watch the gentlemens dress. Please click on a clock for a description and price. In 1875 the town of plymouth hollow, connecticut, was officially renamed thomaston in his honor. Does anyone think this is a seth thomas pocketwatch. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about seth thomas. Casker is a leading supplier of seth thomas and other brand pocket watch parts to professional horologists. Apprenticed as a carpenter and joiner, thomas worked building houses and barns. Most of the tooling for the watch factory was built using the production facilities of the seth thomas antique clock factory seth thomas was famous for his clock manufacturing corporation which. Seth thomas must have sold many clocks in the lafayette, indiana area, for out of all the antique clocks we repair, about 40% are made by seth thomas.
Since many clock collectors in the united states prefer american clocks over foreign clocks, every collector should consider having a seth thomas clock with an 89 series mechanism in his collection. Seth thomas pocket watch serial numbers and production dates. Between 1884 and 1915 seth thomas manufactured a line of jeweled pocket watches. So, the old unit now has a conversion numbers in order to get a new movement.
Most of the tooling for the watch factory was built using the production facilities of the seth thomas clock factory. After thomas death in 1859, his son aaron became president and began to add new products to a conservative line. Youve found the seth thomas research website, which was created to reconstruct the factorys 30year output of pocket watch production, since very little is known about that aspect of the company. The seth thomas 89 mechanism is one of the best mechanisms among the productiongrade american clocks of that era, ca. Maiden lane series compiled by her happens in 1730s london, a world teeming with the noises of church bells and the hoof beats, the violins and the castrati opera singers, the screams of road hawkers and the murmurs of politics conspiracy. Encyclopedia article and to be confirmed upon seeing your pictures, seth thomas movement serial number 205554 should be an 18size, model 5, maiden lane grade it would only be a maiden lane grade if it is marked maiden lane, openface. Seth thomas wall clocks enjoy a history that began in 1810 when seth thomas bought eli terrys factory through today and the alliance time company, which acquired the entire inventory in 2009. Seth thomas rare 25 jewel maiden lane pocket watch, circa. Seth thomas railroad 18 size open face pocket watch model 5. Dating a seth thomas wall clock is a lesson in time itself. Jan 31, 20 seth thomas rare 25 jewel maiden lane pocket watch, circa 1890.
Seth thomas, born 1785, was an amateur clockmaker who began his career in earnest when he moved to plymouth, connecticut, in 1807 and became an apprentice to renowned clockmaker eli terry. The covered front porch, entryway with curved wall, pocket door to. First watches were placed on the market in 1885model one, gilt, open face and stem wind. August 19, 1785 seth thomas is born to james and martha thomas in the town of wolcott, connecticut, located in area known of western connecticut known for its many manufacturers of wooden clock movements. The highest grade watch produced by seth thomas was the model 5 maiden lane, which was produced in 17jewel to 25jewel versions.
Seth thomas clock movement german st unit available. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. What is a bulova 10k rgp bezel watch worth answers. Movement has 25 jewels 5 post adjustment and the lever is set. Todays arrivals this weeks arrivals shop directory new shops todays featured shops all items. He worked first with eli terry and silas hoadley in 1807, then founded his own company in 18. Antique seth thomas clocksparticularly wall clocks and mantel clocksare treasured by clock collectors and antiques lovers who value craft and sophistication. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair.
There are several techniques you can use to identify a seth thomas clock, from the unique date stamp to the trademark symbol. The maiden lane watches were some of the most highly jeweled watches of the time. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This watch is currently up for auction by fred hansen on ebay. Enter the file name, and select the appropriate operating system to. It shows the names and numbers of models in the database. He is credited with perfecting the massproduction of clocks so they became affordable and available to all. The watch winds and runs for over 24 hours on one winding. Make offer antique 1888 seth thomas size 18 pocket watch buckeye case. He was apprenticed as a carpenter and joiner, and worked building houses and barns. All items sell as is, where is, no guarantees or warrantees. Seth thomas railroad 18 size jopen face pocket watch model 5 maiden lane.
Westminster record march 2019 by rcwestminster issuu. Private label watches were those with the name of a person, store owner, or local jeweler inscribed on either the dial or the movement. The company designed and built the necessary tools and machinery in the machine shop of the the clock factory. In 1886, the output of the factory was about 100 movements per day, in 1915, the company ceased watch production. Other than wear in the paint around the winding holes and odd nicks along the base, this mini clock is quite good. German seth thomas clock movements are still available. Restoration of 1970s seiko bellmatic, rusted solid and broken lets get this watch working. Unfollow seth thomas pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. In the early 1860s, the seth thomas clock company began production of the number 2 regulator. Antique seth thomas clocks price guide price guide seth thomas no. In 1883 the seth thomas clock company decided to manufacture watches. This website is owned and maintained by american timekeeper, specialists in heirloom pocket watch restoration. Antique seth thomas clocks price guide clockprices. The name seth thomas is symbolic of value and excellence of craft, as a result of the variety of sophisticated styles it has produced since 18.
This pocket book features a red vinyl exterior with gold tone medal trim and a kissing clasp. Get the best deal for seth thomas pocket watches from the largest online selection at. The interior features a clock with a square, gold tone metal bezel, arabic numerals and is marked seth thomas, germany to the red dial. Aug 14, 2017 seth thomas maiden lane railroad pocket watch 18 size 25 jewel 24 hr dial ca1891. Seth thomas pocket watch thomaston, connecticut, circa.
Open face pocket watch model 5 maiden lane 25 jewel. Set up a search alert to hear when pocket watches items arrive. In 1931 the seth thomas clock company became a division of. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about antique seth thomas. Other model 5 watches manufactured by seth thomas to meet railroad service requirements included. The square clock face has gold tone hands and details. Abigial kimpalu, of st thomas more catholic school, wood green. Finding a new movement starts with the identification numbers off the back plate. Encyclopedia article and to be confirmed upon seeing your pictures, seth thomas movement serial number 205554 should be an 18size, model 5, maiden lane grade it would only be a maiden lane grade if it is marked maiden lane, openface movement, having 17.
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