Here is another “Plymouth” tambour mantel clock by Seth Thomas (see this post for two others). This one does not have a date code, I estimate that it is from the early 1930s. It has a no. 89I movement that strikes the hours and half-hours on a coil gong. The movement has a code of R-6 on the back.
The case is 19 3/4 inches wide and 9 1/4 inches tall. The dial has a 4.5 inch time track, and is aluminum with embossed and painted numerals.
The movement has the original mainsprings that still open up very far and provide plenty of power. They are 3/4 inch wide loop end springs. The thicknesses are:
Time mainspring: 0.017 inch
Strike mainspring: 0.0167 inch
Job 5146. I had last repaired this clock over 10 years ago, and it just needed to be disassembled and cleaned to make it run well again.
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It is probably time to have the movement overhauled, as there is probably pivot hole wear and dried up oil. Detail of my repair service are on the following web page: https://billsclockworks.com/repair/sethThomas/index.html
Thanks!
Bill
I have the exact same clock I would also like to know the date of manufacture I see several suggestions here I’m going to assume it’s from the 30s the one problem having though is after it runs for a while it stops and I have to keep restarting it this is a new problem it worked flawlessly for the last 20 years any suggestions
Hi Teresa,
Many American clock companies made banjo clocks, so I would have to see the movement to determine the maker.
I have a Plymouth George Washington 8 day clock Banjo type. It is a Seth Thomas? I do not find that name on it though I have seen other folks refer to it as a Seth Thomas. Were reproductions made by other companies? Thanks
Hi I have read all the above notes
I have this same clock with the chime coil
in the center the picture posted has the same scroll
painted in front under dial on the brass clock works
left side 78747 R-4 also 891 so it came with key and
glass on front cover missing works only a few minutes and
stops needs cleaning how do you find out value and year made?
Thanks Dennis
Hello,
I have this exact clock that my mother gave me. It belonged to her parents. They purchased it when they were married about 75yrs. ago. It is running slow and sometimes stops ticking altogether. I suspect it needs to be cleaned and maybe some parts replaced. Please email me with details on repairing this clock. Thank you, Richard Hammer
any significance to the R-6 on the plate. I have one like it readsR-11.
Bill, I have a Plymouth mantel clock I purchased at an antique mall for $90.00 about 10 years ago. It has the 891 stamp on the workings however my strikes on each quarter hour as well as the hour.It has an ” S 11″ stamp just below the 891. Looks identical to the one you have pictured except I have some inlay work along the bottom. What would this clock be worth? Just had it cleaned and some parts replaced. Works perfectly