Antique seth thomas clocksparticularly wall clocks and mantel clocksare treasured by clock collectors and antiques lovers who value craft and sophistication. Click to enlarge images 20th centurystyle railroad station clock. Antique seth thomas union pacific railroad depot regulator. This is the same plate style as the maiden lane and is one of, if not the highest grade watch that they made. Case if you have looked closely at a piece of fine antique furniture, you will find a unique. Patent information guide with serial numbers and dates. The ivory dial has black station style numerals and hands, silk screened pendulum window and glass dial window. If you need help identifying your seth thomas pocket watch, enter the serial number of the movement not the case into the search box below and scroll down to the correct model.
The seth thomas railroad regulator wok7514 clock is a classic oak regulator wall clock. Our finest reproduction of the most widely used station clock ever produced by seth thomas. Seth thomas railroad pocket watch, v 7, size 12, swiss unadjusted seventeen 17 jewel with eb 8810 movement in a gold plated steel case with embossed images of locomotives and blacksmith. Aside from a circular white plastic piece over the pin holding the hands, it looks to be completely original. However you have the additional overhead of actually building said stations, upgrading them with different. Savor hot chocolate, cider, candy canes and cookies during your magical trip. Does anyone know where i might find the history of the seth thomas no. The nawcc exists to advance the art and science of horology timekeeping.
I have seth thomas 298a st stamped on it made in usa what. Models 10 and 12 were open face with pendant setting, models 11 and were hunting with lever setting. The medicine lodge division extends from medicine lodge, ks to attica, ks. Seth thomas montgomery ward 20th century running, 2tone model 8, s18. The dial is attached to the wood dial surround not to the movement as in later 19s. Repair a broken german seththomas clock by replacing the movement with a new one. Currency shown above for size reference seth thomas movement reference. Other model 5 watches manufactured by seth thomas to meet railroad service requirements included. First signal a 1871 silver canadian quarter, then he finds a native american tinkling cone.
F750 l6 diesel fast for sale collectible pocketwatch shop. Identification of types of timepieces antique clocks identification and price guide. The freight traffic consists of frac sand, wall board and plaster. Amemhet 15551505 bc, egyptian count and engineer, clepsydra. 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. The highest grade watch produced by seth thomas was the model 5 maiden lane, which was produced in 17jewel to 25jewel versions. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. 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. Manage and grow multiple railroads by hauling important cargo around the world. Antique seth thomas railroad pocket watch and 2 elgin pocket watch.
There are several techniques you can use to identify a seth thomas clock, from the unique date stamp to the trademark symbol. Collect parts to construct all the different train types from steamers to diesels, and complete daily events to unlock special trains beyond imagination. In this video, i find all the mistakes in the movie, and i also give my opinion on it. Has the all important union pacific printed instruction paper label on the interior right side of the case, as seen in the 5th close up photo. Begin your holiday season aboard vintage heated coaches. The first watch to reach market was an 18size, stemwind, 34 plate model in 1885. Between 1884 and 1915 seth thomas manufactured a line of jeweled pocket watches.
Model names shown in blue are linked to an image of that model. Identification of types identification of makers identification services dating of timepieces bottom. Fits hermle 2071, seth thomas a207000 ships bell and other movements. While there had been discussions of timekeeping standards as early as 1853, when the superintendent of the boston and providence railroad instituted the first watch inspection program to determine whether the watches used were fit to be trusted or not, it is the 1893 general railroad timepiece standards that first defined and identified a true railroad pocket. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Seththomas went out of the clock business about 40 years ago. A little veneer patched and some ragged spots, all on the inner part of the round bezel nearest the glass. Hand painted seth thomas zinc metal dial with the union pacific shield might be a later 1929 replacement due to the arabic numerals. Most of the tooling for the watch factory was built using the production facilities of the seth thomas clock factory.
Seth thomas produced a number of high grade 18s, 21j, ls, of watches such as no. General railroad timepiece standards for railroad pocket. Identifying vintage clocks depending on vital attributes from ezine articles. Ball railroad watches most ball watches were made by the hamilton, waltham, elgin and illinois companies. Leather watch strap with metal fob with embossed steam traction engine stamped peerless waynesboro, pa. The list is sorted by the lifetimes of the watchmakers. The century grade was made in 6 size model 18 and in 18 size old models 10 and 11, and new models 12 and. The virginian and ohio is both the name of a fictional railroad company created by w. Get the best deals on century pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. The average life expectancy of a clock movement is 25 years. Gold 1919 illinois 19 jewel rr style pocket watch large 16s fancy case grade 706. This chronological list of famous watchmakers is a list of those who influenced the development. Seth thomas this was a division of the seth thomas clock co. As such, it was suitable for railroad service anywhere in north american where swiss watches were accepted.
Identification of british clock types from brian loomes. This stately timepiece was used by almost every railroad in north america. Document name date description document type document series companies subjects. The dial is canadian railroad style with one substantial repaired chip.
Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. From the creators of pocket planes comes pocket trains. The pocket list of railroad officials internet archive. The walnut case has the tulip pattern carving on the door. This chronological list of famous watchmakers is a list of those who influenced the development of horology or gained iconic status by their creations. Allen mcclelland and the ho scale model railroad he built featuring this railroad. Century was a seth thomas named grade starting no later than 1904. Get the best deals on seth thomas antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. American manufacturer and clockmaker, connecticut, seth thomas clocks. Seth thomas pocket watch thomaston, connecticut, circa 1897.