Antique Seth Thomas Regulator 20 Oak Pendulum Wall Clock (8 Day) Circa 1921

  

Antique (circa 1921) Seth Thomas "Regulator 20" 8 day weight driven wall clock in very good overall condition. This impressive oak cased wall timepiece measures approximately 62 inches in length. The oak case is complete in every respect, with original panels retaining their original medium oak colour finish. Some visible character marks on inside and outside of case from normal use and life of clock.

Clock retains original pendulum, brass weight, large pulley, swing indicator, top and bottom door latches and brass winding/door latch key. Two section front door panel includes glass on both top section and lower sections. The 14 dial with original paint and black metal hands, features an Arabic numeral time track, seconds dial and is signed by the Maker in the traditional location.

The long pendulum includes a flat wood rod and large brass covered bob with brass calibration adjustment nut. The Brass Movement is in great condition and incorporates both "Graham Deadbeat" escapement and "maintaining power" designs. Two wall mounting screw holes provided on inside of case. Includes an metal asset tag engraved "95-07" on right side of lower panel from original ownership (Hudson's Bay Company). A truly classic wall timepiece that is a pleasure to look at and listen to.

About this Clock's History. Originally owned by the Calgary Hudson's Bay Clock Shop as their display model up. Asset tag was attached to the clock by Hudson's Bay Company on right side of lower panel ("95-07"). This clock has been well maintained and well cared for all it's life and maintains all it's original components/paint/color. Recently serviced by Certified Master Clockmaker (service details available upon request).

About the Clock Maker - Seth Thomas. Thomas was born in Wolcott, Connecticut, in 1785. He was apprenticed as a carpenter and joiner, and worked building houses and barns.

He started in the clock business in 1807, working for clockmaker Eli Terry. Thomas formed a clock-making partnership in Plymouth, Connecticut with Eli Terry and Silas Hoadley as Terry, Thomas & Hoadley. In 1810, he bought Terrys clock business, making tall clocks with wooden movements, though chose to sell his partnership in 1812, moving in 1813 to Plymouth Hollow, Connecticut, where he set up a factory to make metal-movement clocks. In 1817, he added shelf and mantel clocks.

By the mid-1840s, he changed over to brass from wooden movements. He made the clock that is used in Firemans Hall. He died in 1859, whereupon the company was taken over by his son, Aaron, who added many styles and improvements after his fathers death. The company went out of business in the 1980s. I guarantee that items I sell, work as advertised and exactly match the photos and conditions described in my listings. The item "Antique Seth Thomas Regulator 20 Oak Pendulum Wall Clock (8 Day) Circa 1921" is in sale since Friday, December 09, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Clocks\Antique (Pre-1930)\Wall".

The seller is "jaudia" and is located in Calgary, Alberta. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States