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C.1886, Seth Thomas, "Parlor Calendar No. 8" in excellent original condition, except for minor in-painting of a central flake on the top dial. The balance of the clock is all original, including hands, finish, rollers and dials. The top dial has the name of the original retailer: W. and C. A., 184 Oxford St, London . Parlor calendars 8 through 11 are the most sought after of Seth Thomas shelf calendars, and this one would please any advanced collector. This model is illustrated in Ly's yellow calendar book, pages 260-61. We sold the sister to this desirable clock in April 2001, lot 366 with a hammer price of $5000. Height 27 1/2"
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