C.1913, Seth Thomas Clock Co., Model 2274 Sonora, 8-day, 3-wt, chiming longcase, with painted brass dial and rolling moon, mahogany case with turned and reeded side columns and carved paw feet, removable hood.

C.1913, Seth Thomas Clock Co., Model 2274 Sonora, 8-day, 3-wt, chiming longcase, with painted brass dial and rolling moon, mahogany case with turned and reeded side columns and carved paw feet, removable hood. Condition: except for some minor oxidation on the dial, this clock is in excellent original condition, the only thing that keep sit from being outstanding is part of the carved wreath on the bottom is lacking. This clock was an upgrade from the original No. 22 introduced in 1896, a change to resonant iron bells and the addition of the patent wooden "echo chamber" which complements the resonating feature of the bells. What you have is a tall clock with the tone of a Sonora chime mantel clock. For details on all Seth Thomas tall clocks refer to Seth Thomas Clocks, 3rd Edition, pages 398--431, and especially the history written in that chapter by Tom Spitler, Fnawcc. Price of this clock in 1913 was $325. Ly 2004 price guide is $16,000. Height 98 inches