Large Magnificent Antique Seth Thomas Regulator #2 Wall Clock Mahogany Finish. Measures 36\" tall, the top is 15 1/2\" wide and it is 5 1/2\" deep. One of the most famous clocks ever made, this Seth Thomas #2 appears to be complete and all original. This is certainly an earlier version as it uses the large brass side weight. I guarantee the movement is the genuine original Seth Thomas. The finish has some crazing but no cracks or repairs noted. The winding spring feels too loose so the movement will need some attention and it is missing a few of the tiny screws that hold the dial in place. The pendulum hook at the top is a little lose as well. Plenty to work with, glass is fine with no cracks and glass is the old original. My 12 photos should show you a decent representation of this classic regulator.
Seth Thomas Regulator No. 2 History
The Seth Thomas Regulator No. 2 regulator was introduced in the early to mid 1860s and produced until 1950, likely the only clock with such a length of production. Originally selling price is unknown, but by 1873, the price was $16 and when production ended and priced at $110. The timepiece with its 12” dial and long wooden case is handsome on any wall.
When introduced, the Seth Thomas Regulator No. 2 case was a walnut veneer. Around 1890, cherry, oak, and old oak cases were introduced; with the final wood case available in mahogany and oak around 1913. The overall case length varied between 34 to 36.5 inches depending on the period in which it was manufactured.
Dating the manufacturing period can be difficult as there are many characteristics that need to be studied. As mentioned, the available woods changed, as did the construction and style of the base, the tablet, case length, dial and the numeral style, seconds bit, and the hands.
Another feature in dating the number 2 is the area directly below the dial and above the lower door and tablet called the “bow tie.” The bow tie can be made up from one to three pieces of wood depending on it age. Some of the later cases have a series of numbers stamped or stenciled on the back of the case and by decoding the numbers, the month and year of manufacture can be determined.
Over the life of the regulator, four different Seth Thomas movements were used in the timepiece, the number 61, 77, 77A, and the 77B. Each of the movements had a Graham deadbeat escapement, maintaining power, weight driven, and designed to operate with a 2- pound pendulum on a wooden rod. The Seth number 2 is an accurate timekeeper and the railroad used them in their system showing the correct time to the many travelers passing through the train stations. Many were fitted with a Montgomery (SFRR) dial, that is today is coveted by collectors.
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On Nov-20-15 at 05:56:11 PST, seller added the following information:
I have been told this is a normal weight driven Seth Thomas, not a side weight. Message me for pics of the movement
