Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Office Calendar No. 5", ca 1884.

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Office Calendar No. 5", ca 1884. A very rare model, large, heavy, and difficult to find one that is complete and does not have a broken tail on the bottom or broken finials and railing on the top. This clock has all those parts but is missing the original calendar movement. The walnut case is 50" tall, has large 14" dials, is very heavy and requires two people to carry and hang the clock. It is clean and polished and has been restored where restoration was needed. I cannot tell there is any new wood, etc. but as you know there are craftsmen out there that can do as well as the Seth Thomas workers. The finish on the case may not suit everyone, but could easily be polished and rubbed down to suit a new owner. It is possible the lock has been moved or a new lock installed, but not sure of either. All the case trim appears to be correct and complete. The clock has its correct pendulum, weight, hands, two dials, and keys for both doors. A special key is needed to open the little door underneath the base. That door has a glass for viewing the pendulum. We have sold a half dozen of this model over the years and they generally have brought over $10,000. You can get a reproduction calendar movement from Zero-Distance Ebay Store, based in California, for around $800, or buy clock No. 87 and use that calendar movement. Ly-Calendar No. 606: Ly-Seth Thomas, page 94.