Tran duy ly's seth thomas book

Original painted dial is in very nice condition, but has darkened slightly. Aug 21, 2014 this clock is very similar to the college series new york shown in tran duy lys book seth thomas clocks and movements, but the base and door glass pattern are different. Long praised by american clock collectors, trans eight volume series documents approximately 90% of the mechanical clocks manufactured in america during the 19th and 20th century. Licata is a volunteer for the nawcc library research team.

A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes by tran duy ly. I estimate the date to be in the 1890s, but i am by no means certain. It needs one wheel and a spring to make it complete. I looked in tran duy ly s seth thomas book and could not find your exact clock. A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes jan 1, 2004. Tran duy lys book seth thomas clocks and movements, third edition, volume 3 shows this clock is called tambour 12, 1922 version. Smyth sewn hardbound in white gloss enamel text, with 2005 price update. From the stamped date code on the bottom, we know that this clock was manufactured in january of 1906. The list of their books on american clock and watch manufacturers now includes seth thomas, waterbury, ansonia, welch, new haven, ingraham and this book on gilbert. It features the seth thomas number 124 eightday pendulum movement with a quarterly westminster chime and hourly strike on five tuned seth thomas chime rods.

Offered for your consideration is this antique seth thomas adamantine mantel clock. Any clock collectors research material must include volumes 1 and 2 of tran duy ly s. Nov 12, 2019 for many collectors, tran duy lys twovolume book on seth thomas clocks and movements is the bible of this field, providing valuable identification information on clocks made in the companys first 100 years. The following series of books by tran duy ly are the standards in the field. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Antique tallcase clocks, antique longcase clocks, antique. Dont put a battery movement in it unless you save the old mechanical movement. Tran duy lys welch clocks is the 8th of his renown connecticut clock manufacturer series. Clocks in the authors collection and clocks observed over the years. Novelty clocks produced by gilbert are well represented in a 23 page section. The mahogany case has been refinished to a medium caramel color, and there are a couple of minor nicks in the molding. These models are pictured in tran duy ly s seth thomas clocks, and i have not seen too many of these with actual gold stencil in the black adamantine wood front and 4 open columns, making this model decently rare. Details of this clock can be seen in tran duy ly s 1996 seth thomas book, page 151.

Goes with our seth thomas clock books, volume 1 and 2 by tran duy ly price. For additional fotos and information, see tran duy ly s seth thomas book, 3rd edition, 2004, page 144. Each book contains values for most every model of clock produced by factories such as gustav becker and american firms such as seth thomas and others. The movement model is 89d, 89e or 89f the letter was stamped several times. It has beautifully simple lines and, in style, appears to be a forerunner of the st. Seth thomas clocks and movements by tran duy ly isbn 093016394x third edition, volume 1. Our clock is complete and running except for the calendar mechanism, which is usually missing. Shop the latest titles by tran duy ly at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes by. Each of the two volumes contains information on different and distinct categories of seth thomas clocks. Isbn 9780930163945 9780930163945 hardcover, arlington books, 2004. Aug 20, 2012 tran duy lys book seth thomas clocks and movements, third edition, volume 3 shows this clock is called tambour 12, 1922 version.

An amazing compilation of original catalog presentations organized in an insightful and tremendously helpful way. Buy ansonia clocks and watches second edition by tran duy ly isbn. All three were made around 1900, they are 36 inches tall, all are 8day weight driven clocks, and all have carvings, paw feet, and similar tablets. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Not cheap, but superb pair of books and a few booklets included as. A guide to identification and prices, volume 1 by tran duy ly and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The seth thomas chime no 53 is a vintage 1936 mantel clock which can be found on page 179 of noted authority tran duy ly s reference book seth thomas clocks and movements volume 1. Rare antique seth thomas black mantel clock shasta model. Having repeatedly heard according to tran duy ly etc. Based on the no number and duy ly s reference we believe this clock may have been made as early as 1902. All three were made around 1900, they are 36 inches tall, all are 8day weight driven clocks, and.

Ly refers to this clock as a crossover, assembled just after the 186165 civil war era, using a movement marked plymouth, conn. If you are a collector especially of seth thomas fine clocks or their city series clock collection this is a great one to have. Tran duy ly has 21 books on goodreads with 167 ratings. A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes. It is the seth thomas parlor, a spring driven clock from ca. Tran duy lys books on clocks and watches nawcc forums. We were delighted to find this clock in tran duy ly s longcase clocks and standing regulators book 1994. Although not specifically listed in tran duy ly s book, the clock is identified by its label as a k. An individual would have to have dozens of catalogs to match the expanse found here and some of those catalogs are very rare. The savvy that is revealed extensively in understanding the factors that establish the price and value of clocks, including the finer points of grading, is like having mr tran duy ly with you as you examine and discover, objectively, seth thomas clocks. This clock is about 14 inches tall and made in dark oak. Antique seth thomas oak kitchen clock with nice label and. Rare antique seth thomas black mantel clock shasta model etsy. Height 23 the antique clocks price guide database contains actual sales information about this piece and more than 20,000 other antique clocks.

Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The names were generally the same with the exception of e for electric or w for windup. Goes with our seth thomas clock books, volume 1 and 2 by tran duy ly. Seth thomas city series clock, kent, c 19051909 rare. Used vintage rare seth thomas 1936 art deco century 4w 8. For many collectors, tran duy lys twovolume book on seth thomas clocks and movements is the bible of this field, providing valuable identification information on clocks made in the companys first 100 years. A guide to identification and prices, 2nd edition 07849583842. No wonder everyone at nawcc ive ever met calls tran duy ly s seth thomas books the definitive guide. This is a calendar wall clock by waterbury that is not listed in tran duy ly s book on waterbury clocks.

Seth thomas city series clock, kent, c 19051909 rare ebay. Amazing, wonderfully illustrated research books on early american clocks from one of the most knowledgeable writers on the subject, tran duy ly. New, unopened welch clocks by tran duy ly w 20 price. Clocks in the author s collection and clocks observed over the years. The book was greatly commended for many reasons, none more important than being the first real comprehensive guide to the identification and values of most seth thomas clocks manufactured during the firms.

We dont know a lot about charles korfhage, but we do know that he held multiple patents on clock movements. Gilbert clocks, 2000 supplement and price update by tran duy ly gilbert clocks. Ly s expertise in seth thomas clocks is undeniable. Triumph model, 8day brass time and strike mvt in oak mirrorsided case flanked by two cupids shelf clock, spring driven. Seth thomas, plymouth on the dial of this ca 181823 tall clock. Gilbert clocks with 2000 supplement by tran duy ly ebay. Seth thomas often offered a clock with the option of a mechanical or an electric movement. Sessions clocks with 2002 price update by tran duy ly. This one is an all original eightday with a lyre movement. These models are pictured in tran duy ly s seth thomas clocks, and i have not seen too many of these with actual gold stencil in the black adamantine wood front and. Pictures in tran duy lys seth thomas book show slight differences and neither of the two pictured are as original as ours. A guide to identification and prices 9780930163266.