Seth Thomas Chime 57 Mantel Clock – Art Deco Chevron Case Needs Service

This is a vintage Seth Thomas “Chime 57” mantel clock, a classic American Art Deco design featuring a beautiful chevron-pattern wood veneer case, brass bezel, and silvered dial. This model is fitted with the original Seth Thomas No. 124 8-day key-wind chime movement, made in the U.S.A.

This is a handsome and desirable Seth Thomas clock with excellent visual presence, but it is being sold as a project clock because the chime/strike does not currently work properly and will need service or repair.

Condition & Function

• ⏱ Clock runs and keeps time during testing
• 🔔 Chime/strike does not currently work properly
• 🔧 Sold as a project clock needing service, adjustment, and/or repair
• 🕰 Movement shows typical age-related oxidation and wear consistent with a vintage mechanical clock
• 🪵 Case is solid and attractive with normal vintage wear appropriate for age

Because of its age and current mechanical condition, this clock is being sold AS IS as a project/restoration piece. This has been fully reflected in the price.

Movement & Details

• Maker: Seth Thomas
• Model: Chime 57
• Movement: Seth Thomas No. 124
• Duration: 8-day key-wind
• Origin: Made in U.S.A
• Style: Art Deco / Early 20th Century

Included

• Clock
• Pendulum
• Key

Shipping & Packing

This clock will be professionally packed for safe transport:

• Pendulum secured or removed
• Movement protected
• Double-boxed and fully insured

I have extensive experience shipping vintage and mechanical clocks safely.

Why Buy This Clock

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a true American Seth Thomas Chime 57 mantel clock with strong Art Deco styling at a project-clock price point. It would be ideal for a collector, repair person, or anyone looking for an authentic vintage mechanical clock to service and restore.

Serviced examples can sell for significantly more, but this one is priced honestly as a clock that runs and keeps time while needing chime/strike repair.