Seth Thomas "Lodge" Form Novelty Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
early 1900s
This novelty timepiece, produced by the Seth Thomas Clock Company, is designed in the form of a small house or lodge. The housing is constructed of metal and incorporates a roof feature and a chimney element.
The dial is white with Roman numeral indices and features the signature "Seth Thomas" on the face, with the inscription "Manufactured in the United States of America" located at the bottom. A door is provided on the rear of the structure to allow access to the clock movement and the internal alarm bell. The case design includes small glass panes acting as windows on the sides, facilitating views of the internal mechanical components.
The clock is reported to be in functional decline, as the time gear does not wind and the mechanism does not tick, though the alarm function remains windable. It measures approximately 3 5/8 inches by 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Novelty clock
- Maker
- Seth Thomas Clock Company
- Weight
- 1 pound and 14 ounces
- Material
- Metal
- Condition
- Non-functional time gear
- Dimensions
- 3 5/8" L x 4 1/2" W x 7" H
- Provenance
- Tombstone Western Heritage Museum
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Seth Thomas Clock Company
Design
- Visible features
- • Metal case fashioned as a small lodge or house structure • Rear door provides access to the movement and alarm • White dial featuring Roman numeral hour markers • Small glass window panes on the sides of the case
- Signatures and Markings
- The clock face bears clear identifiers regarding its origin and manufacture. The signature "Seth Thomas" is printed on the dial. Furthermore, the dial contains a specific statement confirming the geographic origin of the manufacture, which is stated as the United States of America. No other specific serial or model numbers are documented in the provided source.
- Physical Construction and Design
- The object is identified as a novelty clock, with its primary structure imitating a domestic house or lodge. The exterior is composed of metal, featuring a pitched roof line and a distinct chimney ornament. The front of the case is oriented around the main clock dial, which is marked with a white face and black Roman numerals. The side elevations of the case include small glass panes that act as windows, allowing the internal movement parts to be seen. A door is located on the back panel of the housing, which provides the user access to the mechanical movement and the alarm bell, which is positioned at the base of the clock.
- Operational Condition and Provenance
- Regarding the state of the clock, the auction description reports that it is not currently in working order for timekeeping, as the time gear is resistant to winding and the mechanism is silent. However, the alarm feature remains functional for winding. The clock shows wear consistent with its age, though the report states that there are no signs of major damage. The provenance is traced to the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona.
Identification
- 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: The exact year of manufacture is not specified beyond the early 1900s
- Research required: The internal condition of the movement and the reason for the time gear failure are not detailed