Wall Clock - 'Eight-Day Lever', Seth Thomas, Thomastown, Connecticut, circa 1880

Octagonal wall clock, 'Eight-Day Lever', manufactured by Seth Thomas, Thomastown, Connecticut, U.S.A., circa 1880.

Octagonal wooden case with round dial. Seconds dial is at 12. Spring wound; anchor escapement. Count wheel striking clock. Winding key attached.

More Information

Collecting Areas

Science & Measurement
Acquisition Information

Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 04 Jun 1982
Manufacturer

Mr Seth Thomas, Thomastown, Connecticut, United States of America, circa 1880
Inscriptions

Dial is marked 'S.T.' in square design in a circle. Second dial marked 'Patented Apr. 16, 1878'. Frontplate is marked 'Seth Thomas, Thomastown, Conn.' Printed label pasted on back of case: 'Eight-Day Lever, Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn., manufacturers of every variety One and Eight-Day Weight and Spring Mantel Clocks...'
Classification

Horology, Clocks, United states of america
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Technology
Type of item

Object
Keywords

Striking Clocks, Wall Clocks, Horology