When did Seth Thomas make tambour mantel clocks?
These two “Plymouth” tambour mantel clocks made by Seth Thomas came into my shop just a couple of days apart. They are similar but have different movements. Both have lively hour and half hour strike on two chime rods. Plymouth was a name that Seth Thomas put on some clocks ca. 1930 – 1950.
When did Seth Thomas make the Plymouth clock?
Plymouth was a name that Seth Thomas put on some clocks ca. 1930 – 1950. If anyone has details of this, please let me know. Our first example is labeled 89IM on the movement. This is a variation on the popular No. 89 movement having hour and half-hour strike, with two hammers that simultaneously strike on two chime rods.
How much does a Plymouth mantel clock cost?
Plymouth Clock was a division of Seth Thomas. Most were made during the1930,s. Yours, with the 38 8 marking was made in August 1938. Depending on condition, most sellers would probably ask $100 to $175. When serviced every 3 to 5 years they are very reliable & will last a lifetime.
Where is the headquarters of Seth Thomas Clock Company?
Seth Thomas Company History. They phased out movement manufacturing and began importing many movements from Germany. Hermle, in the Black forest of Germany, has made many movements for Seth Thomas clocks. In 1968, General Time was bought by Talley Industries, and in 1979 the headquarters was moved to Norcross, GA.
These two “Plymouth” tambour mantel clocks made by Seth Thomas came into my shop just a couple of days apart. They are similar but have different movements. Both have lively hour and half hour strike on two chime rods. Plymouth was a name that Seth Thomas put on some clocks ca. 1930 – 1950.
Plymouth was a name that Seth Thomas put on some clocks ca. 1930 – 1950. If anyone has details of this, please let me know. Our first example is labeled 89IM on the movement. This is a variation on the popular No. 89 movement having hour and half-hour strike, with two hammers that simultaneously strike on two chime rods.
When did the Plymouth mantel clock come out?
I have a Plymouth mantel clock that seems to date from around 1923. A local clock restorer suggested it had an older Seth Thomas movement that was common from about the 1880s through the First World War. I am working on one now.
What was the purpose of the Plymouth Clock Company?
The Plymouth Clock Company was actually formed in the early 1930’s as a work around for the Seth Thomas Clock Company to dump low cost clocks on an already depressed market. Seth Thomas insisted all of their dealers adhere to strict selling and pricing agreements to protect their market shares.
