Seth Thomas service

[LittleWatchShop]

Throwing a bone to @clockboyto make sure he stays alert.

Here is a ST mantle clock I cleaned today. Nothing to crow about...very straightforward.  Came to me without a pendulum bob, so, yeah...that is a fishing weight--for now.

The case back was split and broken as well as the brass door--all bent up.  I repaired the back with a couple of pieces of hardwood and planished the brass door so that it is 200% improved. 

Showing the movement on a stand here.

[LittleWatchShop]

Here is the clock cased and running.  I got the bob today...boy on a fence.  Also got a key for it but got the wrong size for the regulator.  Had to expand it to fit the shaft and also turn it to fit in the dial hole.

It is running fine...soon to go home.

 

[oldhippy]

I don't like the colour of that case. What is that case made of only many are made of iron. I hope you have cut and tidied up the pin for the hands that is way to long. 

[watchweasol]

Hi LWS  the movement looks a fine piece but must agree with Old Hippy on the case, Its a bit in your face.  Then everybody has different tastes.

[LittleWatchShop]

3 hours ago, oldhippy said:

I hope you have cut and tidied up the pin for the hands that is way to long. 

That is always the last thing I do.  I like them uncut in case I have to pull the movement for some unexpected reason.

3 hours ago, oldhippy said:

I don't like the colour of that case. What is that case made

I don't either, but I don't tell customers that their baby is ugly.  It is all made of wood.  I see that these are called faux marble cases.

[LittleWatchShop]

Update: This thing was randomly slowing down. Finally traced to the minute wheel clutch (not sure of proper name). It was slipping. Had to open it up again and tighten.