Antique and Vintage Mechanical Clocks

^{Tick-Talk Tuesday is dedicated to addressing readers’ letters and comments related to clock issues, challenges, and recommendations for specific clocks. In cases where the comments and questions are particularly challenging, I seek advice from my fellow clock enthusiasts to provide the most accurate and helpful response.}

DS writes

Morning, Ron –

I’ve wanted to let you know how much I’ve enjoyed these blog posts.

What a nice work area you have there, too.

I’ve had my eyes on a marvelous Wm. Van Tassel sleigh-front, or “Triple Decker” Seth Thomas manufactured for the Canadian market for some time. I’ve been fascinated with these old clocks for many years, and in particular the triple-deckers.
I’ll attach an image or two of the Van Tassel I’m interested in.
It is perhaps the finest sleigh-front I’ve ever seen, in terms of condition & originality.

I only have a modest collection of some cottage clocks of the various Connecticut makers, and several “Ogees.” My only real “Problem” is finding time enough to spend with them!

Thanks again for these interesting, well-written articles.

Take care…

I write

Thanks for your email, DS

That is a very nice clock. Some would call it a column and cornice but as you said often referred to as a triple-decker. I like the two-door feature. I have a similar Seth Thomas. My only thought is whether or not the tablets (or at least one of them ) are original. The cornice and the base are often beat up with wear and tear and it is nice to see one so unmolested. It is a clock I would take a serious look at.

I appreciate your comments on my blog.

Ron

My very similar Seth Thomas clock