American Seth Thomas No. 2 Regulator Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1900
Maker / issuer
Seth ThomasThis American Seth Thomas No. 2 wall regulator is housed in a quarter-sawn oak case measuring 35 inches high by 16 inches wide and 5 inches deep. Powered by a single-weight movement, the dial exhibits painted Roman numerals, spade hands, and a subsidiary seconds bit.
The lower section features a glazed pendulum door revealing a brass-toned pendulum bob. Catalogued by Renaissance Antiques as dating to circa 1900, the clock has undergone restoration.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1900
- Type
- Wall regulator
- Dimensions
- 35″H x 16″W x 5″D
- Case material
- Quarter-sawn oak
- Movement type
- Single-weight
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Seth Thomas
Design
- Visible features
- • Circular upper dial bezel atop a rectangular lower case with a lower drop bracket. • White dial with black Roman hour numerals and 'SETH THOMAS' printed below the center arbor. • Glazed lower door revealing a cylindrical weight or pendulum shaft and a circular pendulum bob.
- Dial and Indication Details
- Visual observation shows a white dial with black Roman hour numerals and 'SETH THOMAS' printed below the center arbor. The dealer description states that the dial features painted Roman numerals, spade hands, and a subsidiary seconds bit. The specific dial substrate (such as painted zinc or paper) is not identified in the seller record or visible in the primary listing photograph.
- Reported Movement and Restoration Status
- The seller states that timekeeping is driven by a single-weight movement. However, the movement plates, wheel work, beat scale, and suspension assembly are not visible in the front photograph. The catalog entry assigns an approximate date of circa 1900 and notes that the clock has been restored, accompanied by a one-year warranty. Specific details concerning which mechanical or wooden components were refinished, repaired, or replaced are not recorded in the source text.
- Case Architecture and Visible Presentation
- The wall clock presents with a circular upper dial bezel mounted above a rectangular midsection and a lower drop bracket. According to the seller listing, the case is constructed from quarter-sawn oak and measures 35 inches high by 16 inches wide by 5 inches deep. The lower portion features a glazed door revealing a cylindrical weight or pendulum shaft alongside a circular pendulum bob centered in the interior case.
Identification
- SKU
- KEOL 1
- Reference
- No. 2
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal movement plates, beat scale details, and suspension assembly are not visible in the photograph.
- Research required: Source asserts the clock is restored; specific replaced or refinished components are not detailed.