Ship's clock - Seth Thomas - - Cast brass - 1940-1950
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Seth Thomas ship's clock, model 5165, dating to the 1940s–1950 period, made of cast brass and glass with a mechanical movement and an 8‑day power reserve, non‑striking, in excellent condition and in working order, with a winding key, weight about 6 kg, dimensions 18.5 × 18.5 × 6.5 cm, Made in the United States.
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The Seth Thomas Clock Company began in 1813 in Plymouth Hollow with the construction of intricate wooden clocks. Wooden clocks were cheap and therefore highly sought after. In the 1840s the company switched to brass timepieces. This switch ensured that the clocks produced were more durable and more accurate, and moreover had a longer lifespan.
By the end of the 19th century the company was regarded as exemplary due to the materials used and the accuracy of the movement.
In addition to mantel clocks, the company produced tower clocks and ship’s clocks, such as this clock. The clock was produced in the 1940s as model 5165.
On the silvered dial there is the name "Seth Thomas" and at the bottom "Made in U.S.A.". Just beneath the number 12 there is a small knob to slow down or speed up the movement. On the clock itself is the Seth Thomas logo.
The copper case has a beautiful patina. The clock has a considerable weight due to the thickness of the copper and the glass.
The ship’s clock can be picked up in Almere. Shipping is done carefully packed and by registered mail.
WWII Ship Clock model 5165/ 4603
The Seth Thomas Clock Company began in 1813 in Plymouth Hollow with the construction of intricate wooden clocks. Wooden clocks were cheap and therefore highly sought after. In the 1840s the company switched to brass timepieces. This switch ensured that the clocks produced were more durable and more accurate, and moreover had a longer lifespan.
By the end of the 19th century the company was regarded as exemplary due to the materials used and the accuracy of the movement.
In addition to mantel clocks, the company produced tower clocks and ship’s clocks, such as this clock. The clock was produced in the 1940s as model 5165.
On the silvered dial there is the name "Seth Thomas" and at the bottom "Made in U.S.A.". Just beneath the number 12 there is a small knob to slow down or speed up the movement. On the clock itself is the Seth Thomas logo.
The copper case has a beautiful patina. The clock has a considerable weight due to the thickness of the copper and the glass.
The ship’s clock can be picked up in Almere. Shipping is done carefully packed and by registered mail.
WWII Ship Clock model 5165/ 4603
Details
Brass type
Cast brass
Manufacturer/brand
Seth Thomas
Era
1900-2000
Clock type
Ship's clock
Material
Brass, Glass
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Maker/designer
Seth Thomas
Country of origin
United States
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
18.5 cm
Width
18.5 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
Weight
6 kg
Winding key
Yes
