Seth Thomas (clockmaker)

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Seth Thomas (clockmaker)
Seth Thomas (clockmaker)
Personal information
Name	Seth Thomas (clockmaker)
Nationality	American
Birth date	19 August 1785
Birth place	Wolcott, Connecticut,
Date of death	29 January 1859
Work
Significant advance	clock maker and a pioneer of mass production

Seth Thomas (1785 – 1859) was a famous 19th century American clock maker and a pioneer of mass production.

Thomas was born in Wolcott, Connecticut, in 1785. He started in the clock business in 1807, working for clockmaker Eli Terry. In 1810, he bought Terry's clock business though chose to sell his partnership in 1812 and moved to Plymouth Hollow, Connecticut, where he set up a factory to make metal-movement clocks. After Thomas' death, Plymouth Hollow renamed itself "Thomaston" in his honor in 1875 [1].

In 1853, Thomas officially incorporated the "Seth Thomas Clock Company", although the company's website claims the full tradition of clockmaking under the "Seth Thomas" name since 1813 as its heritage. The clock at Grand Central Terminal in New York City was manufactured by the company. Seth Thomas Clock Company presently manufactures longcase clocks as well as mantel, wall, and table-top clocks.

Interestingly it is a beautiful[neutrality disputed] Seth Thomas wall clock,if one looks carefully, that announces 'high noon', and the arrival of Frank Miller on the noon train in the movie High Noon which stars Gary Cooper. 

Seth Thomas Clock Company is now owned by the Colibri Group. The company ceased operations 1/16/09 and went into receivership, but is now back in business as of May 4, 2009. Authorized Seth Thomas Dealer

[edit] External links

• Official company website
• Clock History.com: History of Seth Thomas Clock Company
• Authorized Seth Thomas Dealer