Catalog Description:
C.1886, Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, CT. "Hecla" 8-day parlor clock with a quarter-hour gong striking movement. Condition: This has a fancy walnut case in fine condition with original finish. It also has great original nickel plated gong base and nickel plated damascene pendulum. It also has the original black label inside in the bottom of the case in good condition(with some loss). Dial professionally repainted. This is an uncommon Seth Thomas movement, similar to that used in the Marcy. This is a fine example of this scarce quarter striking model. See also lot 374 (Atlas) Height 22.5 inches
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