The seth thomas name was put on the hermle movements and then married to the clock case. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. This section is for weight driven clocks westminster or other 15 minute melodies not chiming the hour, on the hour. For local and colorado delivery service please contact us at 3037446505. Note the upper set of pulleys are mounted within the case.
What were caterpillar model 70s used for in real life. Each of the two volumes contains information on different and distinct categories of seth thomas clocks. If you would like new life restored to your old worn out clock give us a call. That was the only means of setting their pocket watch or their clock at.
We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Antique seth thomas railroad pocket watch and 2 elgin pocket watch. This auction is for one beautiful rare seth thomas no. Quite often, people who have acquired canadian railway clocks have removed the 24 hour face to find the 12 hour face beneath. It is the buyers responsibility to pay shipping costs. Seth thomas 124 mantel clock legacy2w questions nawcc forums. If the clock is chiming prematurely only about 5 minutes or so before it is supposed to chime, on most clocks you can just take off the minute hand and turn the bushing that is in the center of the hand one way or another so it is exactly on the hour when it bongs its melodies. How to adjust seth thomas open bell ships clock how to. I have only a fair photocopy of this manual, but hope to buy or borrow an original for scanning someday. Seth thomas railroad pocket watch, v7, size 12, swiss unadjusted seventeen 17 jewel with eb 8810 movement in a gold plated steel case with embossed images of locomotives and blacksmith. Please note there are no duplication of clocks from volume 1 to volume 2. For some years st used a date code on the backs of their clocks, and this clock has such a code, it is the year backwards and shows that this clock was. Railroads were at the forefront of the effort to standardize timekeeping in the late 1800s, because when their engineers watches werent accurately synchronized, terrible locomotive collisions could result.
Setting up your antique mantle clock pocket full of time 2817554377 duration. I was able to figure out that the ratchet arm was not engaging since the spring had come out of the slot. Pocket trains is the new sensation for simulation game lovers and nimblebits title is a real joy and proves to be extremely addictive to all audiences. The case is in old oak, both dials sport original paint with minor flaking and the movements and finish to the case are 100% original. The front door of the case depicts hephaestus with a train in the background. Seth thomas pocket watch and an accutime wristwatch ebth. I noticed that thomas side rod isnt even attached in this shot from thomas gets bumped posted by 18 minutes ago.
A seth thomas pocket watch is comprised of a gold tone metal frame and a brown plastic case. To learn watch repair read the manual, us army tm91575 pdf. The strap wood movement with count wheel strike train is powered by a pair of cast iron weights with internal compound wooden pulleys. Antique clock dating and identification discover clocks. Seth thomas pocket watch train back image of blouse and pocket. Collectors are often attracted to seth thomas clocks for the same reasons, and this manufacturing name is more recognizable to the general public than any other. I have owned this seth thomas, pocket watch for many years. Seth thomas produced a number of high grade 18s, 21j, ls, of watches such as no.
The firm parker and whipple is found under the letter p. You guessed right, its a swiss fake, probably from the 1950s60s70s. Seth thomas 17851859 started work in the clock manufacturing business in the early 1800s. It says on the back plate seth thomas, works made in germany for seth thomas co. It ran fine on the test stand for a few days, so i transferred it back into its case. As such, it was suitable for railroad service anywhere in north american where swiss watches were accepted.
Seth thomas clock movement german st unit available. Here is another set of before and after pictures of a seth thomas time and strike movement we restored. When you wind a watch, what you are really doing is winding up the mainspring, which sits inside the mainspring barrel a little metal can that keeps the mainspring from exploding like a tangledup slinky. The back of the case features a scene with a train. Unfollow clocks seth thomas to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Collect parts to construct all the different train types from steamers to diesels, and complete daily events to unlock special trains beyond imagination. Seth thomas autoset clocks keep time using an internal chip, rather than the radio signal used by atomic clocks, and they even automatically adjust for daylight savings time.
This website is owned and maintained by american timekeeper, specialists in. Between 1884 and 1915 seth thomas manufactured a line of jeweled pocket watches. Railway heritage clock collection tells the importance of time for train. The back of the hammer mechanism is stamped 5012 which indicates december 1950 but the label on the inside of the back door has a date code of 5104 which would indicate april 1951 so that gives a date range. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The white dial features another train scene in black along with arabic numeral hour indicators, spadestyled hands, and a seconds subdial at the 6 oclock position. Howard pocket watch repair overhaul pocket watches 100 to 199 seth thomas gt pocket watch with train seth thomas pocket watch train back famous pocket watch brands makers seth thomas.
Columbus introduced the railway king grade in 1891. Back in the old days, there was a company who sold many mechanical clock movements out of plymouth hollow, ct and so they changed the name of the town to. Note the extreme amount of rust in the picture on the left. Refinished oak and oak veneered case in good condition with some repair to the oak veneer on the bottom bracket and a little damage on the left side of the bottom bracket. This pocket watch has a silver tone case displaying a train scene along the back. Vintage and antique watch how to information by renaissance watch repair, provides a large amount of info on identifying, dating, evaluating vintage pocket watches specific makes or styles how to identify an original simon willard clock by ben e fulbright, adobe acrobat 23kb. Oct 10, 20 seth thomas grand 8 day long alarm clock. Many seth thomas clocks from 1881 to 1918 have a date code stamped in ink on the case back or bottom. 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. The first step to replace a seth thomas clock movement is to get the numbers off of the back plate. Original painted dial with a very small area of paint loss. Original replacement faces can be found from time to time. Seth thomas co is located at 21 w auburn st in manchester and has been in the business of stock brokers and dealers since 2007. Nov 26, 2009 1919 westclox parts and repair manual in 1919, westclox western clock company published a parts and repair manual called first aid for injured westclox.
Manage and grow multiple railroads by hauling important cargo around the world. The clock has the features of the very early seth 19s. So it is really a hermle in disguise and put on the market by seth thomas. Welcome to rthomasthetankengine, for fans of all things. Seth thomas pocket watch train back image of blouse and. How to oil a clock is designed for the average person to clean and oil any clock movement. Private label watches were those with the name of a person, store owner, or local jeweler inscribed on either the dial or the movement. Jun 11, 2018 restoring an antique scottish tall case clock thomas johnson antique furniture restoration duration. The serial number is 279283 that dates it to some time in 1890.
This is a very nice timepiece it is stem set and stem wound and it has a 15 jewel movement. A seth thomas 14k gold hunter case pocket watch, 05. The dial is attached to the wood dial surround not to the movement as in later 19s. These units run on either one c cell battery or one aa battery. From the creators of pocket planes comes pocket trains. Questions about caring for your clock wise owl clock repair. A seth thomas pocket watch and an accutime wristwatch. Use the buttons and small digital clock on the back of your seth thomas autoset clock to perform a onetime setup, and your clock will take care of the rest.
This book has great mechanical illustrations and historical photographs giving a wonderful view into the quality mechanical workmanship that went into large tower. They produced clocks with a quick beat train of 18,000 beats per hour. New listing private label 1887 seth thomas 18s pocket watch 14k gold filled case 15 jewel. 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. 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. Smyth sewn hardbound in white gloss enamel text, with 2005 price update. Thomas johnson antique furniture restoration 180,285 views 36. Stop reading and start constructing your railroad empire in pocket trains.
Seth thomas clocks rank high among repairers for quality and durability. Seth thomas b124e movement plays westminster chimes. Seth thomas open bell ships clock ships bell clocks are not like other clocks. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair, overhaul. I had it oiled a while back, and it runs fine, but the problem is that even with the fs adjustment at full f it still loses about a minute or two a day. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Also, the arrangement of clocks are logical and indexed for ease of use, reflecting the authors own insight as a highly knowledgeable and respected collector.
The movement is the original seth thomas 86w which runs and keep time well. Some have an anso feature that will not play at night. Keep track of time with everyones favorite toy train, thomas. What makes a ships bell clock different is that the ships clock strikes the hours in pairs to get the right nautical sequence. Seth thomas seth thomas clock for a pocket watch collector. Seth thomas research the seth thomas pocket watch resource. The first watch to reach market was an 18size, stemwind, 34 plate model in 1885. A little veneer patched and some ragged spots, all on the inner part of the round bezel nearest the glass. Seth thomas open face pocket watch with beveled crystal, roman numerals, arabic second hand, and railroad scene engraved back of case. The square clock face has gold tone hands and details. Seth thomas, started making pocket watches in 1885 and stopped making pocket watches in 1915.
The robust and compact mini quartz movements are only 2 18 x 2 18 square. The pocket watch features a gold plate over a base metal with an ornate crown. This real working pocket watch features a flipopen cover, metal chain and sturdy clip. The back has two minor dings and a fine scratch, no major dents.
For years the complete guide to watches printed the existence of a 28jewel model 5, which would be the highest count of any american pocket watch produced during the railroad era, based on the observations of two of its authors and accompanied by a blackandwhite photo. Makers such as seth thomas or eli terry are found under the letter t as thomas, seth or terry, eli firms with multiple names are listed under the first letter of the first name used. Seth thomas pocket watch thomaston, connecticut, circa 1897. Seth thomas railroad 18 size open face pocket watch model 5. How to oil a clock will show you how to properly oil a clock movement without expensive equipment. Aug 26, 2019 seth thomas railroad open face pocket watch with arabic second hand one of the most successful clock makers of all types, seth thomas produced their pocket watches from 1884 to 1915.
Leather watch strap with metal fob with embossed steam traction engine stamped peerless waynesboro, pa. I have seth thomas 298a st stamped on it made in usa what. And since we loved and played it for so long, weve decided to share some pocket trains cheats, a series of tips and tricks that should help you get the most out of the game, expand your railway system and tune up the profits. Seth thomas lever pocket watch runs, needs service or. The pages of his seth thomas clocks and movements contain refreshing, exact reproductions of seth thomas clocks as found in original catalogs. Pocket trains hundreds of potential hours of gameplay, with the ability to expand your train empire across every continent except for antartica. A year later the supplemental catalog is published with only the centennial line remaining and pocket watch production ceases as the factory turns its efforts back. The railways produced new 24 hour faces for the many seth thomas station clocks. Their early watches were 11jewel and 16,000 beat train.
Its a long way from here to there, though, so read on for the top 10 tips and cheats for pocket trains. Overhaul of swiss and american pocket watches, restoration of vintage and the wind up pocket watch. For packing of small items please contact the ups store at 3033204757 or shipping for furniture and larger items can be arranged, thru several moving companies delivery service. The movement looks very low grade and is not a pocket watch movement.
The walnut case has the tulip pattern carving on the door. Mantle seth thomas clocks and movements a guide to. Choose from over a million free vectors, clipart graphics, vector art images, design templates, and illustrations created by artists worldwide. The moms clock new england clock company wall clock building, cathedral looking wooden clock that has chains and weights that hang from the bottom. Seth thomas co manchester, nh business information. Note there is no duplication of clocks from volume 1 to volume 2. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. If the clock says seth thomas, it could mean a clock movement that takes a battery quartz or a mechanical clock movement.
The screwon bezel has a plastic crystal that is like new. Pocket watches are typically either stemwound or keywound. In world war ii numerous manuals like this were written to train any 18yearold to. In 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to use machinery to manufacture watch movement parts so precisely that they would become fully interchangeable. Chiming quartz movements that play westminster or other chime options. Usually, the year is done in reverse, followed by a letter al representing the month. Most of the tooling for the watch factory was built using the production facilities of the seth thomas clock factory. A seth thomas 14k gold hunter case pocket watch 14k yellow gold case hunter case engraved with a landscape and a floral design. A 24 hour clock or watch face had 1 to 12 in the usual positions, and to 24 in smaller letters in red below. If it starts with the letter a, such as a401003 then it is a st. Jeez, seth miller guess i was losing my mind after not being able to get it working last night and hurriedly looking for a solution. See our before and after pages for more dramatic pictures of movement, dial and case restorations.
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