Posted 5 years ago
Bruce99
(15 items)
Greetings
We would like to share a relatively uncommon genuine antique Seth Thomas "Tampa" Variant Metal Mantel Clock from circa 1910 Seth Thomas also manufactured a model called the Tampa which came in Bronze and Green Verde colors. That model was not quite as ornate as this "Variant".
This clock features the following:
An original, ornate gold colored finished metal body with cast brass base and feet.
A Polished brass cylindrical case enclosing the movement.
A high-grade Seth Thomas number 48 round eight-day time and strike movement.
An original Seth Thomas Silvered dial in excellent condition with Arabic numerals and original hands.
Hour and Half-hour strike on a strong, resonant cathedral bell-gong.
The 4th Photo is of a Seth Thomas "Tampa" in an original "Verde Green" Finish. This is the more common metal Tampa model manufactured by Seth Thomas.
You can hear the clock strike the hour and half-hour by clicking the YouTube Link below
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Here's the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a04GZt9gVTc
Gorgeous antique clock with lovely fancy golden trim, it is in such perfect condition for age
Thank you Newfld for your "Love It" click and for your kind comments about this genuine antique Seth Thomas. Much appreciated as always. :)
Thank you for your "Love It" click of approval AdeleC. Glad to know that you enjoyed the post.
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Vetraio50, thank you for stopping by and for your kind approval of our Seth Thomas Tampa "Variant". Always much appreciated.
Would this have been a special order, BRUCE99 ??? I’ve had a look at the Tampa and it too is a beauty.
Vetraio50,
Sorry for the delay in my response. A loved one is recovering from a broken arm and needs a lot of care.
Seth Thomas named three models the "Tampa". One was a wood cased clock which was part of the series of "City" clocks. There was the Tampa, which is a metal cased clock that is very similar in size and shape to the Tampa Variant that I've listed in my post. Here is another example called the Tampa Variant which can be found on the Internet:
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/5588317_1017-seth-thomas-tampa-variant
It's also discussed here by several Horologists: https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/need-info-on-seth-thomas-clock.75682/#post-567202
Here is the more commonly found metal "Tampa" which has a gilded finish: http://antiqueseththomasclocks.com/Seth-Thomas-1246.php
I have one like it finished in original Verde Green.
Here is the wood cased Seth Thomas Tampa: https://www.antiqueclockprice.com/seth-thomas-city-series-tampa-shelf-clock.html
I don't know if the "Variant" was a special order Tampa or not. I do know that it is a genuine Seth Thomas antique clock and that it is relatively rare. I hope that answers your questions. If not, please fire away with more.
Thank you,
Bruce
Thank you Vynil33rpm for stopping by and for your very kind "Love It" click. So happy to know that you enjoyed the post. Your appreciation, and that of other members here makes it all worth while.
Regards,
Bruce
EJW-54, Thank you for stopping by and for your "Love it" click. Much appreciated.
yougottahavestuff,
Thanks for stopping by and for your click on the "Love it" button! We think this is a nice example of a genuine antique Seth Thomas and we're glad that you enjoyed the post and photos. :)
fortapache
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officialfuel,
Thank you for your appreciation. Glad that you liked our post.
I kind of like all clocks especially the odd and unusual, although I know little about them. Still fun to look and learn. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Thank you fhrjr2 for your kind comments and "Love it" click. I'm very pleased to know that you enjoyed the post. Members like you make posting items worth the time.
Regards,
Bruce
Very very nice looking clock.
Hi TreasureTex! Thanks for stopping in, for your kind comment and "Love it" click. Very much appreciated.
Thank you for the kind comment and "Love it" click Foseatme!
nice Seth Thomas clock!!! beautiful!
Thanks Sean! Very much appreciate your "Love it" and nice comments. It's always good to hear from you.
blunderbuss2, Thanks for stopping by and for your click on the "Love it" button. Glad you liked our genuine Seth Thomas "Tampa Variant". :)
Thank you for the "Love it" clicks Hoot60 and Cokeman1959
Thank you charcoal.
Thank you Alfie21!
Scott & Michael, thank you both very much for stopping by and for your "Love it" clicks of approval! :)
Thank you Searching1 and hotoculcha!
Thats a beaut Bruce!
A big "Thank You!" to:
BHIFOS
PhilDMorris and
Gage for your "Love it"s and kind comments.
Thank you vcal.