Tran duy ly's book on seth thomas clocks

This is a very early beloit, based on the factory date stamp on the back that indicates that the clock was built in december 1885. I am asking overall what do you think of his books that he has. Tran duy ly has a series of clock books for identification and pricing. Everything else is an exact match right down to the scroll patterns. Seth thomas signet antique clock antique clocks price guide. Beautiful 1930s ingraham anchor black enamelized wood. Seth thomas dark mahogany tambour mantel clock, ca. The movement model is 89d, 89e or 89f the letter was stamped several times. This clock is original and looks similar to the one listed in tran duy ly s book but it has pieces applied to the corners. Seth thomas clocks and movements by tran duy ly isbn 093016394x third edition, volume 1.

It is the seth thomas parlor, a spring driven clock from ca. Original painted dial is in very nice condition, but has darkened slightly. The consignor of this clock has owned it for 30 years and drove it here from chicago to avoid any damage to the clock. New, unopened welch clocks by tran duy ly w price booklet we are the publishers. If you are a collector especially of seth thomas fine clocks or their city. The original lyre time and strike movement was fully restored to like new specifications. Tran duy ly s books thoroughly chronicle old mantle clocks. Smyth sewn hardbound in white gloss enamel text, with 2005 price update. Gilbert clocks with 2000 supplement by tran duy ly. Tran duy ly books list of books by author tran duy ly. The seth thomas chime no 53 is a vintage 1936 mantel clock which can be found on page 179 of noted authority tran duy ly s reference book seth thomas clocks and movements volume 1. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Each book contains values for most every model of clock produced by factories such as gustav becker and american firms such as seth thomas and others. The information is very useful from the standpoint of the collector and the repairman.

Details of this clock can be seen in tran duy ly s 1996 seth thomas book, page 151. Goes with our seth thomas clock books, volume 1 and 2 by tran duy ly price. Gilbert clocks is produced to the high standards of the arlington book company and contains 448 pages of information, photographs and illustrations. These models are pictured in tran duy lys seth thomas clocks, and i have not seen too many of these with actual gold stencil in the black adamantine. A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Based on the no number and duy ly s reference we believe this.

I did a search here on nawcc and found one specific question on the seth thomas book offered by tran duy ly. A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or. Slaght, part of the label printer project coordinated by paul heffner of nawcc. Tran duy lys book seth thomas clocks and movements, third edition, volume 3. The book is a great addition to any clock book collection. New, unopened welch clocks by tran duy ly w 20 price.

Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Dont put a battery movement in it unless you save the old mechanical movement. Because the cases were made by many different craftsmen, no two cases are alike even though we call them seth thomas tall case clocks. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. The most amazing part of this clock is the original painted dial which has survived with only minor paint loss.

Nov 12, 2019 for many collectors, tran duy lys twovolume book on seth thomas clocks and movements is the bible of this field, providing valuable identification information on clocks made in the companys first 100 years. From the stamped date code on the bottom, we know that this clock was manufactured in january of 1906. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint. Height 23 the antique clocks price guide database contains actual sales information about this. Seth thomas chime no 53 the test of time antique clocks.

The two volume book with prices is a very well written book with great photographs to study the various seth thomas clocks and other items manufactured by seth thomas. Having repeatedly heard according to tran duy ly etc. It has beautifully simple lines and, in style, appears to be a forerunner of the st. Pictures in tran duy lys seth thomas book show slight differences and neither of. A guide to identification and prices, 2nd edition jun 1, 1996. Includes the history, construction, care and accuracy of clocks and watches. A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes ly, tran duy on.

These models are pictured in tran duy lys seth thomas clocks, and i have not seen too many of. Pictures in tran duy lys seth thomas book show slight differences and neither of the two pictured are as original as ours. For additional fotos and information, see tran duy ly s seth thomas book, 3rd edition, 2004, page 144. Tran duy ly has written books for collectors of ingraham, sessions, waterbury, new haven, etc. Antique tallcase clocks, antique longcase clocks, antique grandfather clocks, american tallcase clocks, english longcase clocks, german tallcase clocks, openwell clocks, antique clock guy brokers of antique clocks, american antique clocks, european antique clocks.

We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I would highly recommend the tran duy ly series of books on antique clocks. Whether youre a novice or advanced collector, you cannot do without his guides. The only difference is that the clock illustrated in ly s book has the more common lion with a ring in its mouth. Please note there are no duplication of clocks from volume 1 to volume 2. The savvy that is revealed extensively in understanding the factors that establish the price and value of clocks, including the finer points of grading, is like having mr tran duy ly with you as you examine and discover, objectively, seth thomas clocks. Tran duy ly has 21 books on goodreads with 167 ratings. This one is an all original eightday with a lyre movement. We were delighted to find this clock in tran duy ly s longcase clocks and standing regulators book 1994. It looks identical to the clay model which is referenced by ly on page 440 of his seth thomas clocks and movements reference. The clock retains original weight, pendulum, pulley, hands and case hardware. Find antique clocks by model name seth thomas plymouth. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Not cheap, but superb pair of books and a few booklets included as well.

We dont know a lot about charles korfhage, but we do know that he held multiple patents on clock movements. Movements by tran duy ly and his ebay french mantel clock. Novelty clocks produced by gilbert, of interest to many collectors, are well represented in a 23 page section. Based on the no number and duy ly s reference we believe this clock may have been made as early as 1902.

Aug 21, 2014 this clock is very similar to the college series new york shown in tran duy lys book seth thomas clocks and movements, but the base and door glass pattern are different. Each of the two volumes contains information on different and distinct categories of seth thomas clocks. A guide to identification and prices, volume 1 by tran duy ly and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His books are far superior to any other clock book of their type. Tran duy lys books on clocks and watches nawcc message. Having bought and sold in excess of 20,000 antique clocks, i share my knowledge with you. This book is one of my all time favorites and is a excellent overview of all. Tran duy lys welch clocks is the 8th of his renown connecticut clock manufacturer series. During this 10 year period he made many tall clock wood movements, and never made any cases. Gilbert clocks with 2000 supplement by tran duy ly ebay.

This clock is very similar to the college series new york shown in tran duy lys book seth thomas clocks and movements, but the base and door glass pattern are different. For details on this model, see tran duy ly s book titled seth thomas clocks 1996, pages 1285. Seth thomas city series clock, kent, c 19051909 rare. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Rare antique seth thomas black mantel clock shasta model. I looked in tran duy ly s seth thomas book and could not find your exact clock. Illustrated catalog of seth thomas clocks, regulators and time pieces, 1863, reprinted by the american clock and watch museum, 1977, with seth thomas history by chris bailey. Antique seth thomas oak kitchen clock with nice label and. It also retains lock in door and with key donit lose this. It measures 17 12 inches in width, 11 inches in height, 7 12 inches in depth and would fit well on not just a mantel, but a shelf, cabinet or table top.

When we opened our draft copy of tran duy lys third edition of seth thomas clocks and movements, volume 1, 3rd edition, it was instantly clear he had another bestseller on his hands and that we were going to see some clocks wed not seen before. This 1996 publication covers the complete line of seth thomas clocks and movements. Ly s expertise in seth thomas clocks is undeniable. It features the seth thomas number 124 eightday pendulum movement with a quarterly westminster chime and hourly strike on five tuned seth thomas chime rods. Used vintage rare seth thomas 1936 art deco century. This is a beautiful seth thomas shasta mantle clock. Tran duy lys gilbert clocks is the 2nd of his renown connecticut clock manufacturer series. I did a search here on nawcc and found one specific question on the seth thomas book offered by tran duy. Long praised by american clock collectors, trans eight volume series documents approximately 90% of the mechanical clocks manufactured in america during the 19th and 20th century. Books, isbn 0964740605, second revised edition, 1996. For many collectors, tran duy lys twovolume book on seth thomas clocks and movements is the bible of this field, providing valuable identification information on clocks made in the companys first 100 years. Tran duy lys book seth thomas clocks and movements, third edition, volume 3 shows this clock is. A heavy, original pendulum ball silvered and bearing a damascene pattern. Aug 20, 2012 seth thomas dark mahogany tambour mantel clock, ca.

If you are a collector especially of seth thomas fine clocks or their city series clock collection this is a great one to have. Antique tallcase clocks, antique longcase clocks, antique. The omaha is listed in noted authority tran duy lys seth thomas clocks and movements version 1, 3rd edition, page 202. Discussion in horological books started by mike306pansoniaman, feb 24, 2011. A guide to identification and prices, 2nd edition 07849583842. It is a real treasure to find one this old in excellent working condition as it was made ca. The following work was done to service and restore this clock.

A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes by tran duy ly. Clocks in the authors collection and clocks observed over the years. Tran duy lys books on clocks and watches nawcc message board. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard. Seth thomas city series clock, kent, c 19051909 rare ebay. This seth thomas tambour mantel clock is very plain, yet is a great example of an old clock of classic design that will be reliable for many years. The signed movement has solid front and back plates, similar to the one shown on page 4 of tran duy ly s book on ingraham clocks, but with the escape wheel outside the front plate.

Ly refers to this clock as a crossover, assembled just after the 186165 civil war era, using a movement marked plymouth, conn. Our clock is complete and running except for the calendar mechanism, which is usually missing. This model looks like the adamantine finish prince which can be found on page 480 of tran duy ly s seth thomas clocks and movements third edition volume 1. Sessions clocks with 2002 price update by tran duy ly. Although not specifically listed in tran duy ly s book, the clock is identified by its label as a k.