I picked up this Seth Thomas clock from the Indian Head thrift store in Washington DC. Someone painted over the case and it is missing the pendulum and a key. Even with the problems, I have big plans for this clock.
I've already removed most of the red paint (it's amazing how often you'll find hardwood painted over) and tried (without success) to make a test pendulum. My plan is to make a stained glass clock face out of depression class pieces and back-light it with ultraviolet light. Green glass from that era contains a trace amount of uranium oxide and has a nice glow under UV. If I can't get the movement working, or find a suitable replacement on eBay, I'll likely make a nice oak curio cabinet.
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