Seth thomas clockmaker history book

Almy is listed in paul foleys book, willards patent timepieces. It is probably the longest produced clock model in history and is still considered highly collectible. Dave is the owner of prestige clock repair in huntington beach, ca and shares his clock collection on his site, daves american clocks. Some were undoubtedly produced by timex, seth thomas or other connecticut clock makers. From clocks in the pennsylvania state capitol building to street clocks in pittsburgh. This may also help to date the clock since many companies changed either their name, or place of manufacture many times in the course of time.

The name derives from seth thomas, the early clockmaker, who established a factory in town in 1812. Fwiw, tran duy lys book on seth thomas clocks has a mention of the 89m from the 1936 catalogue. They had essentially the same case, except reg 16 at 9 in depth is not quite as deep of a case as reg. The seth thomas clock company was founded by seth thomas and began producing clocks in 18. Seth thomas clock movement german st unit available. Antique seth thomas clocksparticularly wall clocks and mantel clocksare treasured by clock collectors and antiques lovers who value craft and sophistication. Production book u 19291932 17mb serial numbers 27972950. It was incorporated as the seth thomas clock company in 1853. Brief history of the seth thomas clock company and the antique clocks they made. No clock history timeline would be complete without the history of the quartz clock movement and how it changed the way we use and buy clocks forever. Dave weisbart talks about 19thcentury clocks, discussing notable manufacturers and designs and sharing his experience with clock repairs. Clock cleaning solution clock cleaning kit includes one pint of concentrated ammoniated clock cleaning solution that can be used to clean movements by hand, or to use with a ultrasonic cleaning machine. This tutorial from the clockclass dvd selection, the halfdeadbeat escapement, shows a technique for properly adjusting this type of escapement.

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. Usa, seth thomas watches a research database sponsored by eric unselt. When the world ran on connecticut time connecticut. Tran duy lys books on clocks and watches nawcc message. Perhaps the most sought after of the big seth thomas wall regulators is regulator no. Book 6 seth thomas covers the most popular movements produced by this wellknown american clockmaking dynasty. Seth thomas, who was even more of a selfmade man than eli terry, was born at wolcott, connecticut, august 19, 1785, the son of james and martha thomas. History of antique seth thomas thirty hour brass movement weight driven clocks. Production book v 19321936 15mb serial numbers 295144. He was born in newport, rhode island on june 19,1802 and died in south dartmouth, ma on february 2nd, 1872.

In the 1820s and 1830s, the one day wooden movement shelf clock, such as the pillar and scroll and the bronze looking glass, was in mass production. His education was limited to the meager advantages of the district school, and while still a youth he served his. Then please submit it to us so we can make the clue database even better. Thomastonconnecticut clockmakerentrepreneur seth thomas never strayed far from home, but his drive and business acumen changed the world forever, beginning early in the 19th century. Last, but not least, the atomic clock, which is the most accurate clock human beings have ever made will be discussed. Feel free to contact him with any new seth thomas watches.

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. During the 18th and 19th centuries, connecticut played a major role in the development of clock making. A picture of the clock may enable us to help you more. Clock repair pittsburgh, cleveland, erie, charleston. How to date a seth thomas mantel clock our pastimes. Seth thomas 8 day american lyre style striking clock movement the missing geneva stops just below the winding arbors are often removed by repairmen who do not fully understand their purpose and who do not know how to reinstall them properly. 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 story of the clock and watch industry in connecticut begins in 1773 when thomas harland arrived in norwich. Historical watch and clockmakers horology the index. I was working as a jewelry department manager for a department store, and i had a customer who brought a clock in for.

New hampshire clock auctioneer bob schmitt tells this story. When in 1838 thomas bought a handsome greek revival house at 237 main street in plymouth hollowwhich was later renamed thomaston in his honorhe was a man. Seth thomas, born 1785, was an amateur clockmaker who began his career in earnest when. The seth thomas clock factory building still exists. The seth thomas clock company was founded by seth thomas and began producing clocks. Mahogany case with brass trim is in pretty nice condition with original finish that will need to be cleaned. Plymouth hollow, connecticut after 1865 thomaston, connecticut. All in all, seth thomas had a long history of clock making. 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. You might also want to view the library video on the history of the seth thomas tower clocks. 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. The timeline shown below will take you for a walk through the changes seth thomas went through. Clock cleaning solution and oil among other needed items. Seth thomas clocks rank high among repairers for quality and durability.

A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes by tran duy ly jan 1, 2004 4. He began his apprenticeship at the age of 11 and bought his tools and business at the age. Dating a seth thomas wall clock is a lesson in time itself. Seth thomas was born in wolcott connecticut on august 19th 1785. Erics primary interest is to make the database as complete and accurate as possible. He is listed as a clockmaker and a watchmaker working in 1820 1872. His legacy can likely be seen in clocks on the walls of your home, office, school or workplace. The care and repair of 19thcentury american clocks. Production book t 19281929 17mb serial numbers 26582796. The invention and creation of devices to measure time has an ancient history. So if you know the time line of a companys history, you can tell when your clock was made. Although there was an exchange in the name from one company to another throughout the years, they are now extinct. Seth thomas clock history national clock repair new hope. Seth thomas was born in wolcott, connecticut in 1785, went to work for clockmaker eli terry in 1807, bought out terrys factory together with silas hoadley in 1810, and in december 18 bought out heman clarks clockmaking business in plymouth hollow.

Good examples of this are the seth thomas clock company, ansonia, e. Seth thomas tower clock records national association of. Seth thomas clocks and movements arlington book co. History of antique seth thomas 30 hour brass movement. Famous american clockmaker seth thomas began his career as an apprentice to renowned clockmaker eli terry in 1807, but by 1810, he had purchased the clock factory from terry and had begun. How to identify a vintage thomas mantel pendulum clock. Genealogical notes, containing the pedigree of the thomas family of md. Eli terry masterminded many of the time pieces that exist today, and in the process he helped ignite americas industrial revolution. Found an answer for the clue thomas the clockmaker that we dont have. According to one 19th century biography of thomas, his advantages for education were very meagre, consisting of a very few days attendance. The pages of his seth thomas clocks and movements contain refreshing, exact reproductions of seth thomas clocks as found in original catalogs. Clock history is a fasinating study for the clock lover. The e book that is included with this kit has instructions on how to clean the clock movement in. 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.

Illustrated antique clock trademarks clockmakers names database how to date. Seth thomas 1785 1859 was an american clockmaker and a pioneer of mass production. Wolcottborn seth thomas, a carpenter by trade, apprenticed himself to terry in 1807 to help build the intricate wheels and other parts of terrys wooden clock movements. Our companys founder and master clockmaker, roger gordon, has been rebuilding clocks for 43 years. The thomas book, giving the genealogy of sir rhys ap thomas, k. For example, a movement made in1890 by seth thomas might wind up in a waterbury clock case made years before. 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. Antique clock dating and identification discover clocks. With these caveats in mind, it can still be quite helpful to consult on of the resources listed below that give the names and working dates of the multitudes of clockmakers working throughout the world in the past few centuries.

From cincinnati, ohio to charleston, sc and everywhere in between. Just mix 1 part of this solution to 6 parts of water to clean old clock oil from the movement. Thomas the clockmaker crossword clue answer crossword. Seth thomas 17851859 had been manufacturing clocks at the site since 1814.