SETH THOMAS MODEL 91 WESTMINSTER CHIME MANTLE CLOCK

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A nice Seth Thomas Model 91 tambour mantel clock with Westminster chimes that is being offered in a No Reserve Auction. The five inch silvered face is in very good condition and the clock has the original hands, pendulum and a quality replacement key with the Seth Thomas logo. This clock is shown in Ly's Seth Thomas book on page 175 of volume 1, item 468. Case measurements are 20.5 inches long by 9.75 inches high by 5.5 inches deep. Please examine the high resolution pictures closely to see all of the details of this fine time piece, it truly is a very nice clock. WHAT MAKES A CLOCK A GOOD VALUE? The rules of economics are fairly straightforward. Simply put, it is almost impossible to spend a little and get a lot. Antique and vintage clocks follow these rules as well. You can buy "As Found" clocks for less money. Then you have to pay a shop to go through the movement and when you are done, you have spent more than if you would have bid on the nicer clocks in the beginning. I have tried through the photos to show the basic steps that I do in restoring these wonderful machines to their original state. My goal is to provide you with a quality time piece that will provide enjoyment and be a source of pride in your home for years to come. Equally important to me is to provide you with a clock that I believe will appreciate in value over the years. That is what I think constitutes real value in antique and vintage clocks. MY PHILOSOPHY ON CLOCKS AND CLOCK MOVEMENTS The only way to properly repair a movement is to completely disassemble, clean and inspect all parts, and make the needed repairs by proper horoligical methods. This includes the rebushing of all worn holes and the polishing of any rough pivots. The movements are then reassembled, lubricated with a high quality clock oil and test run for 8 days. This is a very time intensive process but is the only correct way to properly recondition a clock movement. You should expect a movement repaired in this manner to run for ten years trouble-free. I have been doing clock repair for over 25 years. I apprenticed under an Oregon State licensed repairman and have been a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) since 1981. (Please see the About Me page for more information and to tour my shop). I do not make a living doing this; it has become a passion of mine. I go to estate sales, auctions, and search places like eBay to find clocks that are in need of restoration. Once they are made like new mechanically, I put them up for sale in the hopes of paying for my materials and supplies. It provides me with a low cost hobby and hopefully provides you with an heirloom to cherish for years to come. THE MOVEMENT. The movement in this clock is the popular Model 124 that Seth Thomas manufactured for a thirty five year period beginning in 1924. The pictures show the movement after the cleaning and repairs have been made and before the movement has been reassembled. Please note how the movement is completely disassembled, including the removing of the springs from the barrels. This is something that very few people are willing to take the time to do but it is the only way to properly restore the movement to a like new condition. The Seth Thomas 124 movement has the auto correction device so if the chimes get out of order because you let the clock run down, just wind it and the clock will correct itself in a few hours. The clock runs well and sounds beautiful. PAYMENT AND SHIPPING. People deserve to be treated fairly and to expect that their transaction will be handled as if the business was being done face to face. Read my feedback and you can see that I live by these words. I communicate well and keep people updated on shipping and answer questions that come up after the sale has been completed. I also include a full page instruction sheet that will answer 95% of the questions that usually come up. I also believe that proper packaging is of the utmost importance. I start with a high quality box. ... read more

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