Posted 13 years ago
Liptor
(10 items)
I have three Seth Thomas clocks from my Grandparents Estate. I would like to know about them and what they are worth. I do have the original keys for all of them if that matters. This is the first one. Thank you for your help.
Cathy
Whoa! What a Beauty! What are you lookin to get out of it? :)
I dont know, but I would like to sell it. I had trouble uploading the picture of the back. It does have the complete original manufactor label and is numbered 102. I did see one sell on Ebay about 4 months ok but did not pay that much attention to it.
does it work? and if you come up with an idea let me know.
I do not think it works. I am scared to wind it up but I dought it works. It has been very well and carefully packed away for 27 years since my grandmothers passing. I need to know more about it first. Do you collect clocks?
I wish I could say I collect Clocks... I’ve just always Wanted a Seth Thomas Clock, but never Found one at a Antique Shop or Show that wasn’t Ridiculously over priced and actually working.
Thank you AR8Jason, all of the clocks do have the original weight. I got the gears on the right side to work but not the left side. On the other 2 clocks I could not get them to work at all. Do you know what they are worth?
I did turn it the oppisite direction and no movement.
Another "Adamantine" veneer in gold / brown. It's a seven day time and strike clock. I don't know the exact model, but it dates from 1880 to 1910 and in working order is about $250.00 to $325.00, depending on interest.
Thank you to everyone that has responded.
Hello Cathy, perhaps better late than never, allow me to add some specific additional information. Clockman1954 had it right. These Adamantine Seth Thomas mantel clocks came in a wide variety of finish patterns. I believe you have a Model 777 circa 1894 appraised by Ly at $375 in 2005. Ly's illustration shows a basic black model with simulated marbling. I believe that your Adamantine pattern is referred to as Brazilian Onyx. Hope this helps.
wow -- great post and wonderful information -- the clocks very nice also -- thanks for posting and thanks members for all the great information