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What did I just buy?

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March 20, 2012, 04:38
John A. Grennan III
What did I just buy?
I believe this is a Seth Thoma Mod 2. Sn 76173. Any kin to the Henery Moleinaux? Any thing special about it?


March 20, 2012, 04:55
John A. Grennan III
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March 20, 2012, 07:13
Eric Unselt
Looks like a private-label Model 2, John.

It's gotta say Molineux to be Molineux.
March 20, 2012, 13:22
David Abbe
Beautiful piece. Be very careful when pressing on the Hands. That center wheel top pivot is on a very weak unsupported cantilever section of the plate and is easily distorted with a "Mogilla" push to press on the hands.
March 20, 2012, 14:54
John A. Grennan III
I paid $156.00 for it, too much? Thanks for your help.

jg
March 20, 2012, 17:43
Eric Unselt
Nah, just put a piece of masking tape over the Guernsey and write Grennan on it. Big Grin
March 20, 2012, 20:35
David Abbe
The 18s Gold Filled case is worth about that much! The Model 2 movement is very unique as Seth Thomas' contribution to the race for a 3/4 plate 18s movement. It looks like you got it for 1/2 "insured" market.
March 21, 2012, 00:57
John A. Grennan III
Thank you Dave, you will no doubt see it eventually.

jg