#Seth thomas radio clock manual
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I like to look at it, watch the pendulum make its graceful swings back and forth, and try to listen for the tic-tock of the escapement. On top of that, it is a very quiet time keeper. Regardless of the semantics, most importantly to me, and an aspect that I cannot discount, is that it is a mechanical, weight driven, time keeper. One could argue that because it was made under the label of Seth Thomas, albeit a division of Talley Industries, this reissue/replica is an original Seth Thomas No. If it looks like a clock, sounds like a clock, and works like a mechanical clock: it must be a clock, just without the provenance of having been made by a company managed by either Seth Thomas or his son. It looked essentially the same on the outside and kept great time on the inside. 2 went through various iterations over the years with different wood and movements. What is the difference between a reissue, replica, or copy? The Seth Thomas No. Number 61 movement in the 1976 Seth Thomas No. Even in 1976, weight driven wall clocks were essentially no longer made, they were history. 2 is a mechanical clock with a brass movement, weight, and pendulum. Why, I thought to myself, could I not like a replica clock? The reissue of the No. I like all my maps, even if they are not historical, they are about history. Complete 1848 map in reduced format depicting the gold fields relative position along the South Fork of the American River from Sutter’s Fort. Seth Thomas Brookfield Banjo clock late 40s early 50s 8 day key wind chimes on the hour and half hour. Another notable Seth Thomas clock is the Old Clock Face, located in the United States Capitol building, which has been keeping time for Congress since 1859. This clock was sold in an outstanding original condition, and its case was constructed from walnut wood. It was originally installed in 1904 and has been keeping time for the city ever since. The Seth Thomas clock that sold for the third-highest price (of 17,110) is a tall regulator wall clock, dated around 1900. It is historical because it was printed in 1848 for President Polk’s address to Congress about the gold discovery in California. The Seth Thomas Clock Tower in Times Square, New York City is a famous example of a Seth Thomas clock. It outlines the gold mines along the South Fork of the American it is part of the history of the 1849 Gold Rush. I have an original map from 1848 that is both historic and historical. The map represents history, but the scanned paper map I have is not historical. Some of the maps I have are reprints from scans of the originals. Can a clock, that is not an antique, still be historic? If a clock is not an original, can it still be historical?Īlong with clocks, I also collect maps. I like to own parts of history when I can afford them. I study, research, and write about history.

#Seth thomas radio clock manual

Instruction manual for the 1976 replica of the Seth Thomas No. Travel Health & Medical Insurance Plans.Covered California Enrollment & Eligibility Support Documents.All our clocks come with a money back - no questions asked satisfaction guarantee - except for insured shipping damage and/or EBay/Paypal costs. Bid with confidence - member of NAWCC #75325 since 1981. We specialize almost exclusively in the restoration-to-original of military clocks. Below the center arbor, also in black upper case letters, are the words 'SETH THOMAS.' All Seth Thomas maritime/military clocks of this era were built to the exacting specifications of the U.S. NAVY' appear in black upper case indented letters lines above the center arbor. Has a jeweled lever escapement, an 8 day time-only movement, and a micrometer type regulator. This clock is fitted in a newly polished and sealed brass case with a screw-on bezel. The Auto Alarm would sound bells alerting an off-duty Radio Officer to inbound distress traffic. Except for distress traffic, transmitting on 500KHz was not allowed during those periods, thus the term 'silent period.' The red dashes around the outer chapter ring were to help the Radio officer time the 4 second long dashes prior to sending an SOS in order to activate the Auto Alarm receivers on other ships. This Radio room clocks has the red segments marking 15/18 and 45/48 minutes after the hour for radio 'silent periods'.' Regulations required radio officers to stop other activities and monitor 500KHz, the Morse (CW) calling and distress frequency,for those periods for Morse distress calls. Has an additional white hour hand for 'Zulu' (Greenwich Time).

#Seth thomas radio clock full

Navy' Brass Ship's Radio Room clock with a six inch 12/24 hour silvered brass dial, silver reflector ring, original black spade hands, a full sweep Seth Thomas aluminum seconds hand, and etched black Arabic numerals. Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, CT circa 1944 'U.S.