Hi Anita,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Seth Thomas (1785–1859) is one of the most important and influential figures in American clockmaking history. He was born in Wolcott, Connecticut, died and Plymouth Hollow (now Thomaston), Connecticut, and trained under Eli Terry, a pioneer of mass-produced wooden clocks. He sometimes used wood painted with faux graining to emulated different woods - I can't tell if the columns on either side of the door are made from tiger maple or just painted to look like it.

Thomas was quite prolific and there are usually a good quantity of his clocks on the market at any given time. Ones comparable to this have sold at auction recently for prices ranging from $50 top $200, with ones slightly fancier than this example bringing the higher end of that range and non-working ones selling closer to the lower end.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Seth Thomas mahogany and (faux?) maple mantel clock
American, circa 1820-40
With outset cornice and molded pediment over divided glass door opening to a white painted (or papered) dial with Arabic chapter rings and a labeled interior, flanked by (faux?) tiger maple colonnettes with brass caps and bases, on a molded base.
Height: 35 inches; width: 14 inches; depth: 4 inches
CONDITION: With some wear and losses commensurate to age; working condition not verified.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$75-125*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia