Seth Thomas, America’s oldest clock maker, started operations in 1813. Their Nautical clocks first appeared in the 1860’s and were the official US Navy Ships’ clock for almost 100 years. 

We believe it has an early version of the Ships Lever, 7 Jewel, 8 Day movement from which it evolved. The mechanism is housed in a very heavy, forged bronze deep case with screw on bezel which has a maximum diameter of 7 3/4″ at the rear, and is 4″ deep. It is keeping exceptional time right in step with the National Bureau of Standards time and the equal of a chronometer. The period style tabletop stand is included at no additional charge.

CONDITION: This fine clock is in remarkable condition and with the face showing only the normal patina of age. The case is in excellent like new condition. The clock was serviced by its last prior owner, a collector of quality time pieces and the movement is keeping very good time. Since it is over 110 years old, we recommend it be wound about every four days for best timekeeping.

 

Side view of clock

SPECIFICATIONS: Forged bronze case with screw on bezel. The six inch face has a five inch viewable area on the black dial. The spade hands painted white with radium tips. The Arabic numerals and Arial lettering are painted silver. The precision made 8 day movement likely has 7 jewels, and a compensated balance wheel and Breguet hair spring. DIMENSIONS: Case max diameter 5 3/8“ Front Bezel  7 3/8“ Dial 6″ visible area 5 1/2“                       Depth  4” Weight    8 lbs.  8 3/4 oz.                                          Back flange of case is stamped 10855