Fully Restored Seth Thomas Sentinel #1 Tambour Case Time & Strike Mantel Clock

  

FULLY RESTORED SETH THOMAS SENTINEL #1 TAMBOUR CASE TIME & STRIKE MANTEL CLOCK. This clock is the Sentinel #1 model and can be found in Tran Duy Lys Seth Thomas book, third edition, volume 2 on page 695.

As stated, this is a time and strike clock. It will strike once on the half-hour and then strikes out the hours on a nice sounding coil gong. The case measures 9.25 high, 16.75 wide, and 6 deep. This clock is the same height and depth as the full size tambour case clocks but is about 4 inches shorter in width.

The nice thing about a clock of this size is that it will fit in places where the full sized tambour cases will not. This clock has a fully and properly restored Seth Thomas 89 movement. It is one on the many models of 89 movements that were the workhorses of the Seth Thomas line of clocks. These movements appeared in the Seth Thomas catalogs between 1907 and 1936. Please examine the 12 high resolution pictures closely as they are a large part of the item description.

Installation is simple and only takes a minute with a pair of pliers. WHAT MAKES A CLOCK A GOOD VALUE? The rules of economics are fairly straightforward. Simply put, it is almost impossible to spend a little and get a lot.

Antique and vintage clocks follow these rules as well. I have tried through the photos to show the basic steps that I do in restoring these wonderful machines to their original state. My goal is to provide you with a quality time piece that will provide enjoyment and be a source of pride in your home for years to come. Equally important to me is to provide you with a clock that I believe will retain its value over the years.

That is what I think constitutes real value in antique and vintage clocks. MY PHILOSOPHY ON CLOCKS AND CLOCK MOVEMENTS. The only way to properly repair a movement is to completely disassemble, clean and inspect all parts, and make the needed repairs by proper horoligical methods. This includes the rebushing of all worn holes and the polishing of any rough pivots.

The movements are then reassembled, lubricated with a high quality clock oil and test run for 8 days. This is a very time intensive process but is the only correct way to properly recondition a clock movement. You should expect a movement repaired in this manner to run for ten years trouble-free. I have been doing clock repair for over 35 years. I apprenticed under an Oregon State licensed repairman and have been a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) since 1981.

I do not make a living doing this; it has become a passion of mine. Once they are made like new mechanically, I put them up for sale in the hopes of paying for my materials and upgrading my personal collection. My hope is also to provide you with an heirloom to cherish for years to come.

I also provide a set of General Clock Instructions that will answer about 95% of the questions that may arise during the set up of the clock. This clock looks and operates like a charm. This is an amazing place to get an outstanding clock. Very happy with my clock. Really appreciate the instructions he enclosed. Restoration is a true work of art. Clock exactly as described, very pleased. The item "FULLY RESTORED SETH THOMAS SENTINEL #1 TAMBOUR CASE TIME & STRIKE MANTEL CLOCK" is in sale since Tuesday, June 27, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Clocks\Antique (Pre-1930)\Shelf, Mantel". The seller is "longviewmark" and is located in Longview, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.