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Seth Thomas, American Wall Clock, 19th Century

About the Item

Rosewood wall clock, decorated with a mirror and a bird painted with the technique of fixed under glass in the lower part. It bears the manufacturer's labels Seth Thomas, Eight day and weight clocks. Seth Thomas (1785-1859) was an American clockmaker: first an apprentice carpenter-joiner, he began in the clockmaking business in 1807, working for the clockmaker Eli Terry. Thomas formed a clockmaking partnership in Plymouth, Connecticut, with Eli Terry and Silas Hoadley under the name Terry, Thomas & Hoadley. In 1810, he bought Terry's clockmaking business, manufacturing large clocks with wooden movements. In 1813 in Plymouth Hollow, Connecticut, where he established a factory manufacturing clocks with metal movements. His watchmaking business grew to become one of Connecticut's "BIG Seven," with a diverse range of products sold at all price points. As an important figure in the Plymouth Hollow community, the community decided to change its name in his honor to Thomaston. After his death, his son took over the business and continued its development. Some chips, missing pieces, and wear. mechanic to be revised, not guarantee Height 84 cm, 41 x 13 cm.
  • Creator:
    Seth Thomas Clock Company (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Anodized
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    MARSEILLE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6656244376242

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