Lot 198: Seth Thomas “Triple-Decker” Eight-Day Weight-Driven Wall Clock
Seth Thomas “Triple-Decker” Eight-Day Weight-Driven Wall Clock
American walnut veneered wall clock, commonly referred to as a “triple-decker,” with Roman numeral dial, reverse-painted glass panels decorated with floral and bird motifs, and turned gilt columns. the interior retaining printed label reading “Eight Day Weight Clock – Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn., Warranted Good.” complete with weights and pendulum. a couple small chips to the veneer on the front of the case.
circa 1840.
height 32 inches
Provenance: From the collection of Richard “Chuck” McCarthy.
All lots are sold “AS IS.” Condition reports are available by request and answered in the order received starting the week of the sale. Our in-house buyer’s premium (for absentee and phone bidders) is 25%, with a 3% discount for payments by cash, check, wire, or Zelle. If bidding through a third-party platform, payment must be made through that platform. The online buyer’s premium for all third-party sites (Invaluable and Live Auctioneers) is 32%, third party platform users are not eligible for any discounts. Our buyer’s premium on our own website (bid.NadeausAuction.com) is 30%, with a 3% discount for cash, check, wire, or Zelle payments for buyers using only our site or bidding in-house.
This report is provided by Nadeau’s Auction Gallery as a courtesy and reflects our opinion only. Bidders should conduct their own due diligence. The absence of a report does not imply the lot is free of issues. Assessments are based on visual inspection; unless noted, items have not been examined under UV light, movements and electrical components have not been tested, and artworks are generally not removed from frames. We are not professional conservators, and this report is not a comprehensive condition evaluation. Images provided form part of the report and should be reviewed carefully. All sales are final. For in-person inspection, please call 860-246-2444 or email info@nadeausauction.com.
Estimate: $300- $500
Auction Date: April 25, 2026
