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Seth Thomas 197
Serial #25180

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Manufacturer Seth Thomas
Grade 197
Serial Number 25180
Size 18s
Model 2
Jewel Count 15j
Setting Lever
Finish Nickel
Case Material Silverode
Case Manufacturer Philadelphia Watch Case Co.
Case Grade/Model Silverode
Case Serial # 438537
Case Details 18-size Philadelphia Watch Case Company Silverode watch case, serial number 438537.

Temporary Case

A Biographical Sketch of CS Hayes describes him as a jeweler and dealer in musical instruments who relocated his business to Norfolk Nebraska in July of 1881.
Dial Material Enamel
Dial Type Single-Sunk
Dial Style Roman
Dial Signing Name C.S. Hayse
Dial Details 18-size "C.S. Hayse" Roman private label dial with Ring Minute Track and No Marginals, fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 Spade Blued Hands 18-size.

C.S. Hayse is a Private Label in Seth Thomas Model 2.

This movement is fitted with this special dial because of the Higginbothem patented hairspring stud and Breguet hairspring with which it is equipped.
Movement Markings C.S. Hayes
Norfolk, Neb.
Safety Pinion
ADJUSTED
PAT'D
DEC.6.87.
Contributed to the database by SethThomasFan on August 7, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on September 21, 2024.