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The Seth Thomas clock called "Regulator No. 2" was introduced in the early to mid 1860s and produced until 1950, likely the only clock with such a length of production. Original selling price is unknown, but by 1873, the price was $16 and when production ended in the 1950s it was $110.

The timepiece with its 12” dial and long wooden case is handsome on any wall. Read the Seth Thomas detailed history in the first link above and more about Regulator No. 2 in the second link above. They were widely used in industry, schools and railroads.

The No. 2 was reissued in 1976 in a limited-production run; only four thousand were manufactured.

At this time, Seth Thomas was a division of General Time, a Talley industries company. The reissue model was advertised in the “Mart” publication of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) and has been a popular clock ever since then. Unlike the originals, which had veneered bezels that can lift or peel over time, the reissue features a much preferable solid oak bezel. It also utilizes a ST-marked movement copied from the old Seth No. 61 rectangular movement.

We are fortunate to have a scanned copy of the original Installation Instructions that were shipped with this model in PDF form (click above). The original that came with this particular clock will be included when the clock is shipped to you.

Physical: The case, which measures 36"h x 15.5"w x 5"d and is in excellent original condition, retaining the original finish on the case and the original paint on the dial.

Mechanical: The eight-day, time-only rectangular movement was recently serviced and is running well. Hang it up and you can count on it doing the same for you.As with all mechanical clocks, you may have to make some minor adjustments once it arrives, like adjusting the "rating nut" at the bottom of the pendulum for optimal timekeeping.

Comments: Over the 28 years of clockguy.com we've only had a handful of these available to us. Each has sold almost instantly. This one is super clean and ready to ship to you tomorrow.

Here's your opportunity to own a No. 2 for about half of what the older ones bring. And we personally think cases with solid bezels like this are a lot nicer and less likely to have problems down the road. On top of that, you'll have the a copy of the factory installation paperwork that originally shipped with the clock. Take a look at the photos below, then it's time, already. Give us a call to make it your own!

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Shipping: Pickup from us or we will ship via The UPS Store. You pay them directly for their services.

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Front Left Front Right Front Open Base Dial Manual - Pg 2-3 Manual - Pg 4-5		click click click click click click click

(0riginal Catalogue Drawing)		Over the years we've generally not had clocks this size and most of the Ansonia "Regulator A"s we've seen have been in oak and with a (crummy-sounding) wire gong for the strike. Physical: The beautiful black walnut case measures 32"h x 17"w x 35"d and is in excellent physical condition. Clearly, it has led a charmed life over the last 114 or so years. Lower glass original and possibly upper. Rubber stamp on back says: "16 Sep 1910" most likely the manufacture date. The 11" diameter dial (original paper overlay) is in very good condition with a small scuff (age-appropriate) between VI and VII. Mechanical: The original movement is in excellent running condition. We hung it here and it started right up. Subsequently, we opened it to lubricate and photograph the mechanism, which appears to be quite clean. It is keeping good time.

This clock has what was an upgrade not only for striking the half and hour, but also on a heavier gong instead of a thin coiled wire (then a $.40 option on a $10.90 clock – they're a little more expensive today)! As a result, it has a mellow striking sound.

Comments: Pretty clock, nice to have the black walnut (most were ash), runs well, priced right. How come you haven't already picked up the phone to call us? (!)

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Front Right Dial Glass Pendulum Movement Date Stamp		click click click click click click