C.1879, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Sharp Gothic", 8-day time/strike/ special alarm steeple clock. This clock is fitted with an early version of Winward's new eight-day railway "alarum". The strange lever on the upper left side of the case was used to silence

C.1879, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Sharp Gothic", 8-day time/strike/ special alarm steeple clock. This clock is fitted with an early version of Winward's new eight-day railway "alarum". The strange lever on the upper left side of the case was used to silence the alarm. The strike train is used to activate the alarm, rather than the use of a separate movement. Condition: Rosewood veneered case in very nice condition in original finish with minor scratches and a small piece of veneer missing on the bottom corner of the door. Original painted dial has some wear, some repairs to a couple of small flakes. Tablet and hands are original. An article in the NAWCC Bulletin of Feb. 2000, pg 85 shows an example of this clock and the alarm. See also lot 348 this catalog. C. L. Horton has sold a similar clock with the same butterfly tablet. Note the original ST alarm was removed in England at the time. Ht. 21"