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.
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.
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 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.
When did Seth Thomas make the first brass clock?
“Prince returned to Plymouth Hollow and made the first brass clock movements in 1842. In 1844 or 1845 wood movements were phased out and Prince assumed entire control of movement manufacture for Thomas. These earliest brass clocks were probably all in ogee cases with the addition of 30 hour and 8 day cases with columns about 1850.”**
What kind of clocks does Seth’s clocks have?
Seth’s blend of quality and impressive design has made it the industry’s marquee for trend-setting style. The posh collection of clocks ranges from classic strike and chimes to unique styles crafted in contemporary metals, colorful resins and aged finishes.
How old is the Seth Thomas mantle clock?
The Seth Thomas company is closed and is no longer in operations and no parts or specific information is available to us to share. We do not have any parts or information on any specific Seth Thomas clock over 5 years old.
Why was the town of Plymouth named after Seth Thomas?
1865 – The town of Plymouth was divided by an Act of Legislature. The western portion, previously known as Plymouth Hollow, was named Thomaston in honor of Seth Thomas in 1875. A new separate company called, “Seth Thomas Sons & Company” was created to manufacture lever movements using spring balances for mantel clocks.
