Seth Thomas Movements Offered in the 1890 Lapp & Flershem Illustrated Catalog Original catalogs remain an excellent primary source for movement descriptions. Studying these resources can provide valuable insight into production trends, traits of specific grades offered, and pricing patterns. These catalogs often become the basis for information accepted by modern collectors when company documentation is limited or absent. The 1890 edition of "The Busiest House in America" catalog, published by Lapp & Flershem, showcases the primary movements offered by Seth Thomas at the time... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 4 days ago

Solar Eclipse Totality - April 8, 2024 - Paducah, Kentucky Last week marked the first total solar eclipse visible in the United States since 2017. My family journeyed to Paducah, Kentucky, to experience totality on April 8. The wonderment of this celestial event serves as a poignant reminder that the universe would continually tick on without our presence, and we are only mere spectators enjoying our short blips on the timeline. Early Timekeeping The sun was humanity's first and most accessible method of timekeeping... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 1 week ago

The beginning of April always ushers in a new season of Major League Baseball. This year, we also saw a new listing pop up on eBay offering a special baseball theme dial that is extremely desirable by collectors. The dial features several baseball scenes illustrated around the dial in place of hour figures and is signed "Elgin" in the center, underneath two crossed bats. What a remarkable find for a baseball enthusiast who also appreciates antique timepieces... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 2 weeks ago