Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Toulon", 8 day, time and strike spring driven movement crystal regulator mantel clock, c1907; (2) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Empire No. 60", 8 day, time and strike spring driven
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(1) Gold plated cast brass case has been rubbed down to the copper layer on the base and in places on the top curved molding. Original porcelain dial is perfect. Original hands. Pendulum is French, not original as American crystal regulators did not have mercury in tubes. Right beveled glass panel has a corner chip. The left glass panel is chipped on the bottom edge. The other two panels are fine; (2) Gold finish case has scattered tarnished areas. Original porcelain dial is perfect. Original hands. Brass dial bezel is cracked at 3 o'clock. All the beveled glass panels are fine. Movement is signed.
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Toulon", 8 day, time and strike spring driven movement crystal regulator mantel clock, c1907; (2) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Empire No. 60", 8 day, time and strike spring driven movement crystal regulator mantel clock, c1907 (1) Gold plated cast brass case has been rubbed down to the copper layer on the base and in places on the top curved molding. Original porcelain dial is perfect. Original hands. Pendulum is French, not original as American crystal regulators did not have mercury in tubes. Right beveled glass panel has a corner chip. The left glass panel is chipped on the bottom edge. The other two panels are fine; (2) Gold finish case has scattered tarnished areas. Original porcelain dial is perfect. Original hands. Brass dial bezel is cracked at 3 o'clock. All the beveled glass panels are fine. Movement is signed.
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