Get the best deals on seth thomas antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Seth thomas railroad pocket watch, v7, size 12, swiss unadjusted seventeen 17 jewel with eb 8810 movement in a gold plated steel case with embossed images of locomotives and blacksmith. Seth thomas mens railroad fancy case running pocket. Ornament seth thomas railroad for sale antique pocket. Seth thomas rare 20 jewel henry molineux, circa 1888 case. Other model 5 watches manufactured by seth thomas to meet railroad service requirements included. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers and dates. Seth thomas montgomery ward 20th century running, 2tone. Leon demonstrates at the workbench the step by step process of disassembling. Nswgr seth thomas regulator clock page 1 new south wales. Seth thomas railroad 18 size jopen face pocket watch model 5 maiden lane. Highly sought after 25jewel seth thomas maiden lane 18size railroad pocket watch u. Antique clock repair course for a beginner how to learn clock repair.
A division of american timekeeper 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 watch winds and runs for over 24 hours on one winding. The highest grade watch produced by seth thomas was the model 5 maiden lane, which was produced in 17jewel to 25jewel versions. Do you have a pocket watch collection, watch repair shop, or. I have a beautiful seth thomas pocket watch 12s 17 jewel in very good condition set winds and keeps good time. Please look closely at all picture for more on condition all my pieces are estate unless otherwise stated in description. Almost every column was coauthored by ed ueberall and kent singer. While written specifically for connecticut type spring driven clocks, portions are applicable to german and french clocks as well as american style japanese clocks.
Has original seth thomas directions still applied inside of door as well as inspection ticket from richmond california. For some reason it just goes directly to download the pdf viclip likes this. Antique seth thomas 18s pocket watch 10kt gold filled, 17j movement series 5 1890, serial number 227980. Between 1884 and 1915 seth thomas manufactured jeweled pocket watches. This specific model, serial number 203540 features 15 jewels, with a screwset jewel setting, openface movement configuration, level movement setting and micrometer regulator. We also buy clocks, watches, parts, tools, collections or entire estates. All of our pocket watches have been fully serviced, tested for time keeping and ultrasonically cleaned prior to being made available for sale. American antique clock instructions bills clockworks. A large number of pocket watch collectors focus on railroad watches. Casker is a leading supplier of seth thomas and other brand pocket watch parts to professional horologists. Seth thomas pocket watch serial numbers and production dates. Weve compiled a curated assortment of items for sale at hard to beat costs. Safe train movement and success of the growing railroads depended on keeping time consistently and accurately. Color photos and descriptions the following is a list of most of the clock models produced by seth thomas.
Sterling silver case sterling silver coat of arms fob with chain 5. Seth thomas railroad case mens 15j case running pocket watch 55 mm great condition. Model names shown in blue are linked to an image of that model. The seth thomas watch company opened in 1883 and was a very prominent clock manufacture. A few canadian railroad watches please add yours nawcc. A history of seth thomas watch clock company lsyf tm. Ball railroad watches most ball watches were made by the hamilton, waltham, elgin and illinois companies. Elite timepieces seth thomas pocket watch serial numbers. This stately timepiece was used by almost every railroad in north america. Pocket watch serial number production list please use the following tables to help determine the approximate age of your watch. So, the old unit now has a conversion numbers in order to get a new movement. The first railroad in california, the sacramento valley railroad, began hauling ore, food, goods and passengers between folsom and the river docks in sacramento in 1856. 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. 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.
The american railroad pocket watch renaissance watch repair. This popular bulletin feature appeared in almost every bulletin beginning in august of 1996 through october of 2005 and returned for four issues in 2008. Oct 20, 2012 the movement is the original seth thomas 86w which runs and keep time well. American calendar gallery oak regulator seth thomas terry wall. Discussion in american pocket watches started by butch45, jan 15. Collect parts to construct all the different train types from steamers to diesels, and complete daily events to unlock special trains beyond imagination. Sfrr montgomery dial history santa fe route clocks. Seth thomas founded the seth thomas clock company with approximately 20 employees. Seth thomas this was a division of the seth thomas clock co. Leather watch strap with metal fob with embossed steam traction engine stamped peerless waynesboro, pa. Balance staffs for american watches pocket watch crowns stems for american cases sleeves for american pocket watch cases. Sfrr montgomery dial history santa fe railway system standard dial santa fe route dial a.
That legacy includes a gold pocket watch that southern railway president samuel spencer was said to be carrying when he was killed in a train accident in virginia in 1906. Dura case, clock of tomorrow, bingo style 1 and seth thomas baby bens. Hand painted seth thomas zinc metal dial with the union pacific shield might be a later 1929 replacement due to the arabic numerals. We offer very competitive prices on grandfather clock repair service, grandfather clock movingsetup, clock repair and watch repair. Antique pocket watches uk a specialist dealer of antique. The watch case was made by the illinois watch case co. The movement is not inscribed with the name maiden lane but has the name george lyon jr, inscribed on it. The seth thomas clock company was a premiere american clock manufacturing company that prospered into the 20th century.
Many vintage pocketwatches are leverset models, which are not set by pulling out the winding crown leversetting was a feature of higher quality often railroad grade pocket watches that was intended to prevent them from being accidentally reset to an incorrect time. Antique clock repair course for a beginner how to learn. As the longest established clock maker in the united states nearly 200 years, seth thomas is recognized as one of the most respected brands of clocks in the world. Seth thomas rare 20 jewel henry molineux, circa 1888. Movement has 25 jewels 5 post adjustment and the lever is set. In this video, i find all the mistakes in the movie, and i also give my opinion on it. Santa fe railway system standard dial on the face of the clock. This movement is identical to the one pictured on page 1 of ly seth thomas. Thus, the american railroad pocket watch was born, and each watch was a masterpiece of precision engineering, durability, and accuracy. Standard clocks in railroad stations convey consistent time. These instructions apply to keywind pendulum clocks that are time only, or that have hour strike, or hour and halfhour strike.
Seth thomas mens railroad fancy case running pocket watch. Most of the tooling for the watch factory was built using the production facilities of the seth thomas clock factory. Learn to repair and restore mechanical pocket and wrist watches. Antique 10k solid gold seth thomas 6s pie crust pocket watch. Antique pocket watches uk is a specialist dealer of antique and vintage pocket watches dating from the mid 19th century to mid 20th century. The clock and watch store is a full service repair facility that operates by appointment only. Reinecke chose to make the model 1 a slow train at 16,200 beatsperhour. Seth thomas railroad 18 size open face pocket watch model. In 1883 the seth thomas clock company decided to manufacture watches. Montgomery dial antique clock guy brokers of antique clocks, american antique clocks, european antique clocks. Seth thomas 18s 14k over 8k gold pocket watch with bwc co. Seth thomas research the seth thomas pocket watch resource. Presenting ornament seth thomas railroad available for purchasing right now.
Beautiful seth thomas depot clock schoolhouse style with oak finish. American watch manufacturers would offer only their highest grade watches for railroad service, but it is more than just accuracy that has made the american railroad watch so desirable today. Please use appropriate caution with vendor sites which do not provide locations or phone numbers. Id guide 20 mb pdf download sales data, 1905 1928 pocket watches. Antique seth thomas clocksparticularly wall clocks and mantel clocksare treasured by clock collectors and antiques lovers who value craft and sophistication. Original replacement faces can be found from time to time. Stop reading and start constructing your railroad empire in pocket trains. Manage and grow multiple railroads by hauling important cargo around the world. There is original paint on the 14 inch zinc dial, only minor flaking. Clock,wall clock,furniture,home accessories,pocket clock, hd png.
We carry all available brands of pocket watch parts including crystals. If you need help identifying your seth thomas pocket watch, enter the serial number of the movement not the case. Remove or open the back cover from your watch and look for a number engraved into the movement. Daves watch parts and tools hands for american watches. Antique seth thomas clocks price guide clockprices. Running on railroad time summer 2015 bizns archives.
The name seth thomas is symbolic of value and excellence of craft, as a result of the variety of sophisticated styles it has produced since 18. Our range of pocket watch repair services include routine cleanings, complete movement overhaul, and crystal and crown replacements. I really like the swiss pocket watches, railroad, that were used on. Get the best deals on antique pocket railroad watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Seth thomas weight clocks and adamantine clocks, and early telechron and. In addition to establishing time standards, the railroad installed a standard clock in major stations.
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. Has the early pinned hands, and 4 pinned brass posts on the original movement. Seth thomas open face pocket watch with beveled crystal, roman numerals, arabic second hand, and railroad scene engraved back of case. These were amongst the highest grade watches made, perhaps being superseded in time keeping quality only by presentation watches and navigational chronometers. This open face, stem wind stem set, railroad style watch features a. Seth thomas png clipart images free download pngguru. Our finest reproduction of the most widely used station clock ever produced by seth thomas. Antique seth thomas clocks price guide price guide seth thomas no. Mantel clocks seth thomas antique mantel clocks, hd png download is free.
It doesnt appear in seth thomas catalogs and made be a private label watch. We are pleased to offer for your consideration this classic antique seth thomas watch company pocket watch circa 1909. The pocket list of railroad officials a musthave for railroad professionals, the pocket list delivers contact information for more than 20,000 officials in the freight railroad, rail transit and rail supply industries. Jul 25, 2016 antique clock repair course for a beginner how to learn clock repair.
Pocket watch serial number production list pm time service. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. Keep your pocket watches running and in good repair with quality horological parts from casker co. In 1931 they became a subsidiary of general time instruments corporation. A good pocket watch is an heirloom to keep and treasure. Mantel clock antique fireplace mantel garniture, clock transparent background png clipart size. Seth thomas 17j model 5 lever set watch nawcc message board.
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We offer the best service in the watch material business. The seth thomas railroad regulator wok7514 clock is a classic oak regulator wall clock. Case if you have looked closely at a piece of fine antique furniture, you will find a unique grain pattern generally not found in newer pieces. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. Apr 20, 20 april 27 20 clock auction lot 253 seth thomas no. We carry bows, crowns, chains, dials, hands and much more for many current and discontinued brands.
Seth thomas clock movement german st unit available. Between 1884 and 1915 seth thomas manufactured a line of jeweled pocket watches. A watch factory building was built and opened in the spring of 1884. Message me with your email address if you are interested or want some pictures. You can download a higher resolution image by clicking on the title.
Ladies watches led to the development of the smaller than a pocket watch wrist. 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. Its founder, seth thomas 17851859, had been manufacturing clocks since 1814. Seth thomas pocket watch with box holabird western americana collections. Youve found the seth thomas research website, which was created to reconstruct the factorys 30year output of pocket watch production, since very little is known about that aspect of the company.
Its a batterypowered quartz piece, made in europe under the colibriowned seth thomas trademark. Mantel clocks seth thomas antique mantel clocks, hd png. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. Oct 20, 2019 seth thomas dials are some of my favorite ones, the company had 7 different 24 hour dials. Rare seth thomas no 260 18s 21j adj 6 pos railroad pocket watch train on case. The model 5 pocket watch was launched in 1893 as seth thomas s flagship railroad pocket watch and companys first fullplate openface watch. We specialize in the repair of vintage and antique pocket watches including waltham, elgin, hamilton, omega, illinois, seth thomas and more. The ivory dial has black station style numerals and hands, silk screened pendulum window and glass dial window. The first watch to reach market was an 18size, stemwind, 34 plate model in 1885.
It is a proud example of what occurs when the creative past meets the empirical present. Unfollow seth thomas watch pocket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Finding a new movement starts with the identification numbers off the back plate. This wonderful 106yearold seth thomas pocket watch is stem wound and stem set and is a. Railroaders corner master index welcome to the nawcc. This wistful turnof20thcenturystyle rail station clock is made of solidhardwood. It has polished steel cut pinions, graham dead beat escapement, and maintaining power. The company designed and built the necessary tools and machinery in the machine shop of the the clock factory. Seth thomas 18s model 5 17j pocket watch 2 tone sterling. Antique seth thomas pocket watch the gentlemens dress. Pocket watch dials american watch and pocket watch mainsprings mainsprings for american manufactures. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair.