Get the best deal for seth thomas pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Discussion in american pocket watches started by leigh callaway, oct. At the bottom edge of the dial are the words made by seth thomas in usa. Its a very nice watch with a four leaf clover on the inside and a unique horse design on both front and back. What is a bulova 10k rgp bezel watch worth answers. How much is my seth thomas 17 jewel pocket watch worth. This is a very late 1940searly 1950s electric apple clock by seth thomas. The front door of the case depicts hephaestus with a train in the background. The front horse design includes two horses with their bridal on. Seth thomas research the seth thomas pocket watch resource.
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. What sets this particular movement apart from the maiden lane watches other than wording. The average life expectancy of a clock movement is 25 years. Private label watches were those with the name of a person, store owner, or local jeweler inscribed on either the dial or the movement. Value guide for estate and antique jewelry heritage auctions. Antique seth thomas clocks price guide price guide seth thomas no.
All work was done in my shop located in the houston texas area. Other model 5 watches manufactured by seth thomas to meet railroad service requirements included. Find the value of estate jewelry and vintage and custom jewelry easy as 123. The example below uses information from the american waltham watch company, but that is just an example. Elite timepieces seth thomas pocket watch serial numbers. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch.
This pocket watch features a round case with covers to the front in back that houses a white dial with black arabic numeral hour indicators, two morning glory hands, and a sub dial to the six oclock position. The highest grade watch produced by seth thomas was the model 5 maiden lane, which was produced in 17jewel to 25jewel versions. Seth thomas 14k yellow gold diamond pocket watch ebth. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. Seth thomas dials are some of my favorite ones, the company had 7 different 24 hour dials. It came in multicolor variations yellow and green, red and green, white and green etc. Youronlineauctionplace is a professional seller on ebay.
A lesser quality watch would only be made with a few jewels. Seth thomas pocket watch serial numbers and production dates. Between 1884 and 1915 seth thomas manufactured a line of jeweled pocket watches. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. Casker is a leading supplier of seth thomas and other brand pocket watch parts to professional horologists. Vintage seth thomas carriage clock, cherish ii, runs well, battery operated, clock collector, home decor, shabby chic, bobo style, boho thingsofthepastshop 5 out of 5. Railroad engraved in to rear of case, although heavily worn. I have a seth thomas model 5 17 jewel, open face, 18 size, stem set, two tone movement. We strive to provide accurate, objective and fair information on all lots for sale, and we are happy to provide condition statements as a courtesy to our clients.
The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. Around 1980 i obtained a seth thomas golden calendar 12 pendulum clock that only keeps time, has no chime but does have a red needle that indicates day of the month. Get the best deals on seth thomas antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. It seems to be goldplated over silver but im not exactly sure.
This page contains instructions for using the serial number lookup tables that are found on many of our watch company history pages. You should consult the serial number table for the specific brand of watch movement you are trying to date. Count on casker for the best service in the watch material business. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Color photos and descriptions the following is a list of most of the clock models produced by seth thomas. Seth thomas pocket watch and an accutime wristwatch ebth. Note there is no duplication of clocks from volume 1 to volume 2. Seth thomas crystal regulator clock, key wind, bevelled glass with key and pendulum.
Most of the tooling for the watch factory was built using the production facilities of the seth thomas clock factory. A seth thomas pocket watch and an accutime wristwatch. As the longest established clock maker in the united states nearly 200 years, seth thomas is recognized as. Check the list for examples of jewelry that heritage auctions seeks for consignment. Antique 18s seth thomas 17j private label pocket watch. By 1886 the line had expanded to 7 jewel, 11 jewel, 15 jewel and 17 jewel models. 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. New listing private label 1887 seth thomas 18s pocket watch 14k gold filled case 15 jewel.
There are no listings of these model numbers dates but this number is xxxxx known as this apple shape. We have 38,769 antique clock prices, images and descriptions as of april 23, 2020. Seth thomas rare 25 jewel maiden lane pocket watch, circa. Seven jeweled eight day ships bell in two lines of upper case letters. A seth thomas 14k yellow gold diamond pocket watch. Seth thomas clock movement german st unit available. Seththomas went out of the clock business about 40 years ago. I have a seth thomas 17 jewel pocket watch, it is in very good condition. How to set up, wind and care for your antique mantle clock. Repair a broken german seththomas clock by replacing the movement with a new one. Worldwide chapter 149 message board view topic the.
There are several techniques you can use to identify a seth thomas clock, from the unique date stamp to the trademark symbol. Antique pocket watch value photo guide the spruce crafts. Leather watch strap with metal fob with embossed steam traction engine stamped peerless waynesboro, pa. The pocket watch features a gold plate over a base metal with an ornate crown. I have a seth thomas electric kitchen clock, in the shape of. Well, this is a seth thomas number 4 model, its called, made by the very famous seth thomas clock company in thomaston, connecticut. Eventually they introduced 17 jewel watches, then 21. I cant seem to find anything wrong with it, it ticks, winds, and everything else. For fast and efficient service, send your parts order to the experienced and knowledgeable staff at. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches.
The first watch to reach market was an 18size, stemwind, 34 plate model in 1885. How much is a antique seth thomas mantle 3 column clock. Thomas jr, who would push the company to start making pocket watches a quarter of a century later, in 1883. Make offer 1898 seth thomas 6s lever set model 17 pocket watch movement for parts or repair seth thomas 6s mod. So having a movement with the seth thomas name on it means the lifespan is over for that movement. Request a free appraisal from the experts at heritage auctions. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. How to use our vintage watch serial number lookup tables.
The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. The back of the case features a scene with a train. A few canadian railroad watches please add yours nawcc. Next, search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items sold at auction. The hampden pocket watch started with 15 jeweled models in their early railroad watches, 15 jewels being the minimum standard for a railroad grade. Seth thomas rare 25 jewel maiden lane pocket watch, circa 1890 case. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. It shows the names and numbers of models in the database. Seth thomas pocket watch serial numbernnn nnnnnnn currently not working. Asked in pocket watches how much is a seth thomas maiden lane pocket watch worth.
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