Ship From So. CA

Parlor calendars were a mainstay of the Seth Thomas line of clocks. Of the numerous ones we've sold over the years, numbers 8 and 10 are favorites of ours. This is only the second or third Parlor No. 8 we've ever had available to us. The last one that was offered had dark stain rubbed into the light mable trim, which really wrecked its looks. This one is a straight clock with the vibrant color contrast between the walnut and the maple woods. Take a close look for yourself...

Physical: The walnut case measures 18"w x 27.5"h x 8.5"d and is in excellent condition, having, as many of these older clocks do, the finish overcoated at some point in the past. After years and years of cleaning, finish sometimes becomes thin and/or dry. Overcoating was and still is a common restoration practice, without stripping and refinishing the case. The 8" dials were restored by the famous dial painter, Martha Smallwood.

Mechanical: The eight-day gong- and bell-strike movement and the calendar movement were overhauled in 2010 and are in excellent running order. The clock strikes a bell on the half hour, and the cathedral gong on the hour. The calendar roller papers appear to be original and there are two nice labels, one in the back behind the calendar movement, and another on the inside of the door.

Comments: This is a heckuva deal on this clock. A great buy by our consignor means a great buy for you. The last one of these we sold (March 2007) sold for $6,500. Here's your opportunity to own the same clock for WAY less. Like we said above, take a close look...

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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