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Seth Thomas 5
Serial #138526
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| Manufacturer | Seth Thomas |
| Grade | 5 |
| Serial Number | 138526 |
| Size | 6s |
| Model | 15 |
| Jewel Count | 7j |
| Setting | Lever |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Goldfilled |
| Case Manufacturer | Illinois Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | 20 Years |
| Case Serial # | 1175945 |
| Case Details | 6-size Illinois Watch Case Company, gold-filled, 20 Years watch case, serial number 1175945. |
| Dial Material | Enamel |
| Dial Type | Single-Pressed |
| Dial Style | Roman |
| Dial Signing Name | Garden City |
| Dial Details | 6-size "Garden City" private label Roman dial with Ring Minute Track and Black 5-minute Marginals; fitted with Seth Thomas Open Morning Glory Hands 6-size. Garden City is a Private Label in Seth Thomas Model 15 and Seth Thomas Models 6 and 7. Seth Thomas produced the Garden City pocket watch for the Chicago based jewelry wholesaler Lapp & Flershem. The engraved initials, BHA, in an oval represents the Lapp & Flershem trademark and logo “Busiest House in America”. Chicago Illinois is the “Garden City”. |
| Movement Markings | BHA Garden City |
Contributed to the database by SethThomasFan on July 6, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on August 14, 2024.
This collection record was most recently edited on August 14, 2024.