Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 13454 (Grade 55)

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Access Date: July 17, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 55

Private Label(s) in Run:

Thos. Gaskell - St. Paul, Minn.

A.J. Doughty - Marinette, Wis.

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	13454
Grade:	55
Model:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1885
Run Quantity:	800
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production:	6,290
Size:	18s
Jewels:	11j
Jewel Setting:	Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	16.55G5.18S16.183M6.O16.L16.11J10
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.748
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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 484 · June 27, 2025

Serial Number 13941 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 6, 2024

Serial Number 13730 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 484 · February 9, 2023

Serial Number 13454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2022

Serial Number 13803 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a watch that looks exactly like this, but
on the face it reads " A. J. DOUGHTYy" and on the
rear it is inscribed "A. J. Doughty, Marinette,
WIS"

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.