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UNIQUE SETH THOMAS
SHIP'S CHRONOMETER LEVER
No. 5006  Ca 1899

Seth Thomas, America's oldest clock maker started operations in 1813. Their Nautical clocks first appeared in the 1860's and were the official US Navy Ships' clock for almost 100 years.

Presented is a Seth Thomas ship's side winding chronometer that we have never seen before and have only read about in books and catalogs. It was intended to be mounted on a bulkhead, on a ship's bridge, in the navigator's shack, or in the officer's wardroom starting in 1881.

 

It has a 5" porcelain dial, with a 4 1/2” viewing area with Roman numerals, and is housed in a heavy, forged, bronze case with screw on bezel and prominent flange and a cast silver plated dust ring.  The maker's name appears under the numeral XII and the black spade hands are over a small seconds dial which in turn is over the numeral VI. A key adjustable fast/slow regulator is within the XII o'clock position. It has been recently serviced by a master clock smith and is running well, but the time varies as the spring winds down. Therefore, it is best to wind it every 12 hours. 

 

The replicated stand, a $75.00 value, is included!

 

In Seth Thomas Catalog of the day, they had this to say: This fine lever clock was specially designed for steamers or other situations  where accurate time-keeping is required and a pendulum clock cannot be used. The movements are made in the best manner, with steel pinions and chronometer balance, jeweled, and are fitted up with finely tapered hair springs. They have a very simple regulator which provides for the most accurate adjustment. They are put up in cast brass cases with porcelain dials.

 

The ingenuity and workmanship of Seth Thomas was recognized throughout the world because of their high grade precision time pieces making this a great relic of maritime and horological history! 

 

Showing the unique flange and depth of case

Movement showing the side wind arbor

 
CONDITION: This example is in like new original condition and is keeping good time for a clock that is over 110 years old. The porcelain face is immaculate. The One Day No. 5006 movement was professionally serviced just recently. A special key is included.

DIMENSIONS:
Diameter of Dial   5"                      Viewing area 4 1/2"
Diameter Bezel    6 3/4"                 Depth           6 3/4"  
Full Diameter       8 1/2"                 Weight         11 lbs

International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. 

WARRANTY: We guarantee that this clock will be working on arrival and that our description is entirely accurate or your money back. The only conditions are that an email authorization be obtained within three days, and that the instrument is returned in its original condition and packaging, and insured for its full value. Only Ground shipping charges within the Continental United States are included in this offer if are at fault. This does not affect our policy on shipping damage which is discussed below.

PACKAGING: We take great care in packaging our clocks for shipment which includes bubble wrap, placing in a box, and then placing in a larger box surrounded by impact absorbent material. However, we are not responsible, once it is turned over to the carrier. Full Value insurance is required. In the event of damage due to shipping we will assist you in all respects even to filing a claim in your behalf.  

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