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Miscellaneous Horological Items from Our Collection

These pages contain miscellaneous horological items that we have collected/acquired over the years. Some of these items are antiques or collectibles, some are not. (Items are not for sale)

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Item Image

Description

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"Clockmaker and His Dog Figurine"

Index: 023-M-1299

This is a porcelain figurine of a clockmaker with his dog. It is 4" wide by 5" tall. Unknown

"Eli Terry American Clocks Linen"

Index: 024-M-0100

This is a Kay Dee 100% linen towel. It is patterned with American Clocks invented by Eli Terry 1806-1876, Plymouth., and has a pillar & Scroll shelf clock pictured in the center. The linen is 16.5" x 30 1/4" and is in mint condition, with original Kay Dee tag. Unknown

"Unused Postcard of the Seth Thomas Clock Factory"

Index: 025-M-0100

This is an early unused photo postcard of the Seth Thomas Clock Factory in Thomaston, Connecticut. 1920-1930

"1862 Receipt for Ohio Peddler's License"

Index: 026-M-0100

This is a receipt for a license to peddle in Ohio from 1862. 1862

"Poster - History of the Seth Thomas Clock Co."

Index: 027-M-0200

This is a poster that details the history of the Seth Thomas Clock Co. from its early days, up through the early 20th century. It is unknown were this poster was from, or who printed it, I have seen several of these up on Ebay recently. It does not appear to be a copy or reproduction.

The poster is 22" x 17" and in excellent condition.
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"The Connecticut Courant 1838-1846"

Index: 028-M-0300

21 issues of the Connecticut Courant newspaper from 1838-1846. Paper was issued every Saturday (for $2.00 per year), and was printed and published in Hartford, Connecticut. Interesting articles and advertisements from the land of early American Clockmakers. 1838-1846

"Eli Terry American Clocks Linen"

Index: 029-M-0201

This is another Kay Dee 100% linen towel. It is the same as item 024-M-0100, and also has the original Kay Dee tag. Unknown

"Watchmakers Staking Set"

Index: 030-M-0301

This is a C&E Marshall Co. watchmaker's staking set. The box is marked "C&E Marshall Co. / Chicago and principle cities / Made in USA". The tool is marked "Little Giant / Pat. No. 349883" The patent No. would date this set to around 1887.

We bought this in a little antique shop in Waxahachie, TX.
1887-1888

"Jeweler's Lathe"

Index: 031-M-0301

This is a Marshall "Peerless" watchmakers lathe. It is set on top of a nice wood stand that the previous owner had built for it. Purchased this lathe at a NAWCC One-Day mart in Arlington, Tx. Unknown

"American Clockmakers Linen Towel"

Index: 032-M-0801

This is a Stevens Linen, Inc. clockmakers linen tea towel. It was produced by the Stevens Linen Assoc., Inc. in Webster, MA. (RN-15424). It is 17" x 28", and is in new condition with the original tag still attached. It depicts different styles of early American clocks along with the names of many prominent clockmakers. Unknown 

"Pocket Watch Holder"

Index: 033-M-0801

This is a pocket watch holder that was given to me as a gift from my parents. That's about all I know about it, as it has no name or numbers stamped on it. Unknown

"Postcard of the Seth Thomas Clock Factory"

Index: 034-M-0704

This is a Postcard, postmarked 1910, size 3 1/2" by 5 1/2", Made in Germany. Shows the movement department of the Seth Thomas Clock Co. in Thomaston, Conn. 1910

"Watchmakers Cabinet"

Index: 035-M-0704

This is a C&E Marshall Co. Watchmakers Cabinet.  It was originally used to store watch crystals and other watchmaker parts.  It now stores my small veneer scraps that were salvaged from old clock cases. 1900-1920

"Oak Display Case"

Index: 036-M-0704

This is a old oak display cabinet that we bought at an antique store in Forney, TX.  It was owned by an Antiques dealer who was going out of business and she decided to sell her display case.  We figured it would work out nicely for displaying some of our small clocks and miscellaneous family heirlooms.  It is solid oak construction and is 27 1/2" Deep, 47" Wide, and 42" High.  It has the original old wavy glass in the front and sides, the top glass is newer. 1900-1920

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