Tran duy ly's book on seth thomas clocks

The most amazing part of this clock is the original painted dial which has survived with only minor paint loss. I am asking overall what do you think of his books that he has. 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. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Based on the no number and duy ly s reference we believe this clock may have been made as early as 1902. If you are a collector especially of seth thomas fine clocks or their city. Because the cases were made by many different craftsmen, no two cases are alike even though we call them seth thomas tall case clocks. The only difference is that the clock illustrated in ly s book has the more common lion with a ring in its mouth.

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. Details of this clock can be seen in tran duy ly s 1996 seth thomas book, page 151. Discussion in horological books started by mike306pansoniaman, feb 24, 2011. I did a search here on nawcc and found one specific question on the seth thomas book offered by tran duy. A guide to identification and prices, 2nd edition 07849583842. Pictures in tran duy lys seth thomas book show slight differences and neither of the two pictured are as original as ours. It has beautifully simple lines and, in style, appears to be a forerunner of the st.

A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes ly, tran duy on. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Our clock is complete and running except for the calendar mechanism, which is usually missing. Ly refers to this clock as a crossover, assembled just after the 186165 civil war era, using a movement marked plymouth, conn. Tran duy ly has written books for collectors of ingraham, sessions, waterbury, new haven, etc. I would highly recommend the tran duy ly series of books on antique clocks.

Seth thomas chime no 53 the test of time antique clocks. I did a search here on nawcc and found one specific question on the seth thomas book offered by tran duy ly. 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. This is a beautiful seth thomas shasta mantle clock. Tran duy lys welch clocks is the 8th of his renown connecticut clock manufacturer series. Tran duy ly s books thoroughly chronicle old mantle clocks. Slaght, part of the label printer project coordinated by paul heffner of nawcc. Height 23 the antique clocks price guide database contains actual sales information about this. A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes by tran duy ly. Tran duy lys gilbert clocks is the 2nd of his renown connecticut clock manufacturer series. 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. The following work was done to service and restore this clock. 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. Antique seth thomas oak kitchen clock with nice label and.

Movements by tran duy ly and his ebay french mantel clock. The information is very useful from the standpoint of the collector and the repairman. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard. His books are far superior to any other clock book of their type. 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. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The consignor of this clock has owned it for 30 years and drove it here from chicago to avoid any damage to the clock. Clocks in the authors collection and clocks observed over the years. Includes the history, construction, care and accuracy of clocks and watches. 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.

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. It is the seth thomas parlor, a spring driven clock from ca. Although not specifically listed in tran duy ly s book, the clock is identified by its label as a k. Seth thomas city series clock, kent, c 19051909 rare ebay. Tran duy lys book seth thomas clocks and movements, third edition, volume 3. Seth thomas dark mahogany tambour mantel clock, ca. Tran duy ly has a series of clock books for identification and pricing. This one is an all original eightday with a lyre movement. If you are a collector especially of seth thomas fine clocks or their city series clock collection this is a great one to have. The movement model is 89d, 89e or 89f the letter was stamped several times. The omaha is listed in noted authority tran duy lys seth thomas clocks and movements version 1, 3rd edition, page 202. 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. The clock retains original weight, pendulum, pulley, hands and case hardware.

As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. 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. Sessions clocks with 2002 price update by tran duy ly. I looked in tran duy ly s seth thomas book and could not find your exact clock.

A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes. Original painted dial is in very nice condition, but has darkened slightly. Rare antique seth thomas black mantel clock shasta model etsy. Pictures in tran duy lys seth thomas book show slight differences and neither of. New, unopened welch clocks by tran duy ly w price booklet we are the publishers. Having repeatedly heard according to tran duy ly etc. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint. Everything else is an exact match right down to the scroll patterns. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. This book is one of my all time favorites and is a excellent overview of all. During this 10 year period he made many tall clock wood movements, and never made any cases.

Based on the no number and duy ly s reference we believe this. These models are pictured in tran duy lys seth thomas clocks, and i have not seen too many of. It is a real treasure to find one this old in excellent working condition as it was made ca. Having bought and sold in excess of 20,000 antique clocks, i share my knowledge with you.

The book is a great addition to any clock book collection. 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. 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. Antique tallcase clocks, antique longcase clocks, antique.

We dont know a lot about charles korfhage, but we do know that he held multiple patents on clock movements. Gilbert clocks with 2000 supplement by tran duy ly ebay. It also retains lock in door and with key donit lose this. 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. Used vintage rare seth thomas 1936 art deco century.

Each of the two volumes contains information on different and distinct categories of seth thomas clocks. 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. 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. 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.

A guide to identification and prices, 2nd edition jun 1, 1996. 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. Seth thomas city series clock, kent, c 19051909 rare. Tran duy lys book seth thomas clocks and movements, third edition, volume 3 shows this clock is. New, unopened welch clocks by tran duy ly w 20 price. From the stamped date code on the bottom, we know that this clock was manufactured in january of 1906. 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. A heavy, original pendulum ball silvered and bearing a damascene pattern. Beautiful 1930s ingraham anchor black enamelized wood. 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.

Seth thomas signet antique clock antique clocks price guide. Tran duy ly books list of books by author tran duy ly. Novelty clocks produced by gilbert, of interest to many collectors, are well represented in a 23 page section. We were delighted to find this clock in tran duy ly s longcase clocks and standing regulators book 1994. Smyth sewn hardbound in white gloss enamel text, with 2005 price update. Dont put a battery movement in it unless you save the old mechanical movement. Ly s expertise in seth thomas clocks is undeniable. Tran duy lys books on clocks and watches nawcc message. Aug 20, 2012 seth thomas dark mahogany tambour mantel clock, ca. Please note there are no duplication of clocks from volume 1 to volume 2. Gilbert clocks with 2000 supplement by tran duy ly.

Not cheap, but superb pair of books and a few booklets included as well. Seth thomas clocks and movements by tran duy ly isbn 093016394x third edition, volume 1. For additional fotos and information, see tran duy ly s seth thomas book, 3rd edition, 2004, page 144. Rare antique seth thomas black mantel clock shasta model. The original lyre time and strike movement was fully restored to like new specifications. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Whether youre a novice or advanced collector, you cannot do without his guides. For details on this model, see tran duy ly s book titled seth thomas clocks 1996, pages 1285. 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. Tran duy ly has 21 books on goodreads with 167 ratings. 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. This 1996 publication covers the complete line of seth thomas clocks and movements. Gilbert clocks is produced to the high standards of the arlington book company and contains 448 pages of information, photographs and illustrations.