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Seth Thomas Medbury 6W Westminster Chime Mantel Clock, 1953

This is a Seth Thomas Medbury 6W Westminster Chime Clock mantel clock made in 1953. The Medbury was a popular model and was made for several decads. [see also the 1973 Medbury in this gallery]

This example uses the American made Seth Thomas No. 124 spring-powered 8-day Westminster chime movement with a short pendulum. The No, 124 movement was made from around 1924 to 1955 with a few modifications. After 1955 Seth Thomas used their No. 402-003 German made movements in the Medburys. The 402-005 is essentially a Hermle 350-020 spring powered 8-day Westminster chime movement with the infamous "floating balance".

Because the early Medburys (like this one) had a pendulum regulated movement, they had to be run on a level surface. Later models with the German movement had a balance wheel regulated movement that did not require a level surface. Many of the German movements produced in the 1970s experienced premature failure. I prefer the American No. 124 movements although one might argue that they are a bit more difficult to service and adjust, but probably more reliable.




Not for sale
(returned to owner after service)

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