Unique Seth Thomas Side Wind Lever Ships Chronometer

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Unique Seth Thomas Side Wind Lever Ships Chronometer

About the Item

UNIQUE SETH THOMAS SIDE WIND SHIP'S CHRONOMETER LEVER No. 5006 Ca 1899 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. Presented is a Seth Thomas ship's side winding chronometer that we have never seen before and have only read about in books and catalogs. It was intended to be mounted on a bulkhead, on a ship's bridge, in the navigator's shack, or in the officer's wardroom starting in 1881. It has a 5" porcelain dial, with a 4 1/2” viewing area with Roman numerals, and is housed in a heavy, forged, bronze case with screw on bezel and prominent flange and a cast silver plated dust ring. The maker's name appears under the numeral XII and the black spade hands are over a small seconds dial which in turn is over the numeral VI. A key adjustable fast/slow regulator is within the XII o'clock position. It has been recently serviced by a master clock smith and is running well, but the time varies as the spring winds down. Therefore, it is best to wind it every 12 hours. In Seth Thomas' Catalog of the day, they had this to say: This fine lever clock was specially designed for steamers or other situations where accurate time-keeping is required and a pendulum clock cannot be used. The movements are made in the best manner, with steel pinions and chronometer balance, jeweled, and are fitted up with finely tapered hair springs. They have a very simple regulator which provides for the most accurate adjustment. They are put up in cast brass cases with porcelain dials. The ingenuity and workmanship of Seth Thomas was recognized throughout the world because of their high grade precision time pieces making this a great relic of maritime and horological history!

Creator:
Seth Thomas Clock Company (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1899
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. CONDITION: This example is in like new original condition and is keeping good time for a clock that is over 110 years old. The porcelain face is immaculate. The One Day No. 5006 movement was professionally serviced just recently. For best results it should be wound every 12 hours. A special key is included.
Seller Location:
Palm City, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU9257787837