Seth Thomas Mantle Clock

[lisawied]

I have this Seth Thomas clock that has recently not been keeping time well. It is at the shop, needing rebuilt, but I don't know the value of the clock to determine if it is worth what they are asking (350.00). There is a sticker on the back but the ink on it has long faded away without a trace. I have looked online but I don't see any with a face like this. Does anyone know about how old it might be or what it's worth?

 

[Mackaydon]

Welcome to Treasurenet !!
Many Seth Thomas clocks from 1881 to 1918 have a date code stamped in ink on the case back or bottom. Usually, the year is done in reverse, followed by a leter A-L representing the month. For example, April 1897 would appear as 7891 D.

Is there a lable inside the clock?
Don in SoCal.

 

[Oregon Viking]

Seth Thomas Antique Lynton 1E Tambour Wooden Mantle Clock | eBay

Antique Seth Thomas Mantle Clock-Lynton Tambour Model.

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[Oregon Viking]

Seth Thomas Antique Lynton 1E Tambour Wooden Mantle Clock | eBay

<p dir="ltr">Seth Thomas Antique Lynton 1E Tambour Wooden Mantle Clock. I bought this mantle clock at an estate sale I plugged it in and it's working I'm not sure how accurate the time is. It looks as if the brass is coming away from the wooden case on one side. I'm also not sure if it chimes. I...

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[tamrock]

Seems old clocks just aren't as desirable as in the past and many can be found for less than $350.00. Being completely serviced, which can involve a lot of work if all the gear pinions need to be done. All that would make it a better clock than all the ones offered as-is out there. I buy just about every old clock I come by at the thrift stores when they're being sold for no more than 30 bucks. Most need work and that's why they're donated I assume, but I just like old clocks I guess. If you like that clock and want it running good and keeping time, I think $250-$350 for repairs is probably the going rate today. Last I got an estimate was probably more than at least 10 years ago and it was like $190.00 for a complete overhaul.

 

[pepperj]

I posted quite a few examples above. These had an electric version also.

Even though the face decal looks similar, his is a key wind.

 

[Oregon Viking]

Seems old clocks just aren't as desirable as in the past and many can be found for less than $350.00. Being completely serviced, which can involve a lot of work if all the gear pinions need to be done. All that would make it a better clock than all the ones offered as-is out there. I buy just about every old clock I come by at the thrift stores when they're being sold for no more than 30 bucks. Most need work and that's why they're donated I assume, but I just like old clocks I guess. If you like that clock and want it running good and keeping time, I think $250-$350 for repairs is probably the going rate today. Last I got an estimate was probably more than at least 10 years ago and it was like $190.00 for a complete overhaul.

I repair them myself now after inheriting quite a few clocks. Bought a couple of books and also learned by doing... trial and error? yep some of that too! Not to mention I have found a few....when fixed... at Goodwill that will sell for a pretty penny!

 

[pepperj]

Seems old clocks just aren't as desirable as in the past and many can be found for less than $350.00. Being completely serviced, which can involve a lot of work if all the gear pinions need to be done. All that would make it a better clock than all the ones offered as-is out there. I buy just about every old clock I come by at the thrift stores when they're being sold for no more than 30 bucks. Most need work and that's why they're donated I assume, but I just like old clocks I guess. If you like that clock and want it running good and keeping time, I think $250-$350 for repairs is probably the going rate today. Last I got an estimate was probably more than at least 10 years ago and it was like $190.00 for a complete overhaul.

Mantle clocks rarely sell for big money-certainly not in the $350 range.
If it was a family heirloom then some consideration has to b given for that.
But to spend more than what it's worth, not a good option.

 

[vpnavy]

I have this Seth Thomas clock...old it might be or what it's worth?

I moved ya from HELP! over to WHAT'S IT WORTH? for more exposure.

NOTE: Forum HELP! contains guides tutorials on how to use the new TreasureNet.com software.

 

[lisawied]

Thank you all.

 

[Old Bookaroo]

I have this Seth Thomas clock that has recently not been keeping time well. It is at the shop, needing rebuilt, but I don't know the value of the clock to determine if it is worth what they are asking (350.00). There is a sticker on the back but the ink on it has long faded away without a trace. I have looked online but I don't see any with a face like this. Does anyone know about how old it might be or what it's worth?


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I have a Seth Thomas mantal clock that has been in our family for many years. I got used to having it strike the hours and half-hours - working at home, it helped me keep on track.

But, like yours, it died. The clock shop I took it to quoted me about the same price for a complete overhaul and new works. However, it is possible to have a modern mechanism installed for far less cost.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

 

[lisawied]

I have a Seth Thomas mantal clock that has been in our family for many years. I got used to having it strike the hours and half-hours - working at home, it helped me keep on track.

But, like yours, it died. The clock shop I took it to quoted me about the same price for a complete overhaul and new works. However, it is possible to have a modern mechanism installed for far less cost.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

I have a Seth Thomas mantal clock that has been in our family for many years. I got used to having it strike the hours and half-hours - working at home, it helped me keep on track.

But, like yours, it died. The clock shop I took it to quoted me about the same price for a complete overhaul and new works. However, it is possible to have a modern mechanism installed for far less cost.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

I somewhat like the clock because I knew what it meant to the person that left it to me. It requires winding once every 3 days and loses 5 minutes a day so the math isn't that hard (the adjusting winder is the thing that can no longer be adjusted) . But it is noisy and regardless of "after hours" it chimes twice an hour while I am trying to sleep or not. I feel I might enjoy it broke as much as I enjoyed it working lol. Regardless we've all slept better while it has been at the shop.