I found these two additions to my collection at the Jersey shore. I've been wanting one of these Parker alarms for a while, but seeing one in person encouraged me to shell out $100 for it. The nickel plating is in great shape. Missing the minute hand, and the click isn't holding. I haven't been able to figure out how to remove the movement from the case. I think it's supposed to come out from the front after removing the rear screws, but it doesn't budge. The alarm movement is separate, under the base.
The Seth Thomas mini column was $85 and in very nice condition. Sixteen inches high, original finish, glasses, mirror, S.T. hands, pendulum, and large, 8-day lyre movement. The beautiful veneer is rosewood, except the columns, which are grain painted. The movement is marked "Plymouth" and the label "Thomaston," dating the clock to 1866 or just after. The column capitals and bases have been gold painted, but I think the gilt is still underneath, and I will attempt to expose it. Unfortunately, the dial and pan have been replaced. Anyone have an old S.T. dial with convex, raised chapter ring, about 7" square with a 5 1/2" time track?
The Seth Thomas mini column was $85 and in very nice condition. Sixteen inches high, original finish, glasses, mirror, S.T. hands, pendulum, and large, 8-day lyre movement. The beautiful veneer is rosewood, except the columns, which are grain painted. The movement is marked "Plymouth" and the label "Thomaston," dating the clock to 1866 or just after. The column capitals and bases have been gold painted, but I think the gilt is still underneath, and I will attempt to expose it. Unfortunately, the dial and pan have been replaced. Anyone have an old S.T. dial with convex, raised chapter ring, about 7" square with a 5 1/2" time track?
