Featured Seth Thomas brass mantel clock

I inherited this 18" Seth Thomas brass mantel clock from my mother, then held onto it for a few decades for good measure.
I believe it was an antique back when it was displayed in our house back in the early '50s. The sound of it chiming was the soundtrack of my childhood!
The pendulum has fallen off, and I'm not sure how to re-install it, so winding it doesn't get the clock going (I think it always relied on the swinging pendulum for that)
Any ballpark ideas of what this might be worth would be very much appreciated.

 

Some information to get you started:

https://valuableclocks.com/american-clock/

Debora

 

I think you just unscrew the bell via the nut and hang the pendulum, then make sure it's wound both sides and start the pendulum by lifting it to one side to start the swing.

 

"...winding it doesn't get the clock going (I think it always relied on the swinging pendulum for that)"

If it has been wound recently, then without the pendulum it would tick very quickly. Do not wind it any more. Not having used it in decades also means that the oils have hardened and it will not run or run a bit and stop. The movement needs cleaning.

If you only wish to put the pendulum back in place, the 808 raver suggestion is the way to go.

 

Thanks for the advice re: winding. Also, the diagram for reattaching the pendulum. I recall removing the bell, and trying to hang the pendulum, but it didn't quite want to stay there. I believe it was the second example you gave, and it tended to fall off. I'll have another look in the morning to try to figure out what's happening.

 

Very helpful, thank you. I've reached out to them to try to ascertain the price they're asking.

 

https://clock.collectionhero.com/view_item.php?id=40050

 

Beautiful Neo-Classical Revival clock, and evidently well worth a maintenance visit to a clock repair person. Envious!!

 

I had never heard the term "portico clock" before. Will add it to my vocabulary.

Debora

 

Is that term in one of the links? I have never heard it before either, but quite apt for the type of structure!

 

I came across it looking for similars such as this one. (Usual caveat re 1st Dibs.)

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/d...storation-period/id-f_29136482/#zoomModalOpen

Debora

 

I guess portico is fine, temple works too.