Seth Thomas Pocket Watch Model 14
Seth Thomas Model 14 is represented in the Ehrhardt American Numbered Drawings as EA 818 and can be identified through the use of the drawing below:
Model 14 was the first 6-size model that Seth Thomas produced, the second model to be manufactured with a divided plate movement, and the only 6-size model to be manufactured with a divided plate, with the exception of four-hundred Model 17 movements. Model 14 pre-dated the Eagle Series 6-size models, and was initially manufactured with a male winding stem instead of the female winding port found on all other stem wound Seth Thomas pocket watches. The 1904 Seth Thomas Materials Catalog tells us that “… when this model was changed to female wind…” “… they are designated as 2nd style and commenced at about No. 116801”. A quick scan of the Model 14 Photo Album shows that the transition to female wind actually occurred over a very wide range of serial numbers. Model 14 movements were manufactured with a gilt finish or a nickel finish.
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Model 14 Movement Markings
There were three styles of standard movement markings used on Seth Thomas Model 14 pocket watches.
The standard movement markings on Model 14 movements started out with the signature “Seth Thomas” inscribed in an arc along the perimeter of the train bridge, and with “Thomaston, Conn.” inscribed in an arc following the perimeter of the barrel bridge, below the movement serial number. The “Seth Thomas” portion of the signature presents in an Old English font, and the “Thomaston, Conn.” portion of the signature presents in a Sarif Caps font. “SAFETY PINION” is inscribed at the top of the barrel bridge. Serial number 165439 is the highest serial number utilizing this marking format for which photographic documentation is available on the Pocket Watch Database.
Movement Marking Style 1 - Documented serial number range 100090 - 165439.
There were three styles of standard movement markings used on Seth Thomas Model 14 pocket watches.
At serial number 137784 a second style of standard movement markings on Model 14 movements appeared with the signature “Seth Thomas” inscribed in an arc along the perimeter of the train bridge, with “Thomaston, Conn.” in the same arc beneath it. The serial number continued to be inscribed along the perimeter of the barrel bridge. The “Seth Thomas” portion of the signature presents in an Old English font, and the “Thomaston, Conn.” portion of the signature presents in a Sarif Caps font. “SAFETY PINION” is inscribed at the top of the barrel bridge. Serial number 142893 is the highest serial number utilizing this marking format for which photographic documentation is available on the Pocket Watch Database.
Movement Marking Style 2 - Documented serial number range 137784 - 143647.
There were three styles of standard movement markings used on Seth Thomas Model 14 pocket watches.
At serial number 142588 a third style of standard movement markings on Model 14 movements appeared with the signature “Seth Thomas” inscribed in an arc along the perimeter of the train bridge, without “Thomaston, Conn.” inscribed anywhere on the top plate. The serial number continued to be inscribed along the perimeter of the barrel bridge. The “Seth Thomas” portion of the signature presents in an Old English font. “SAFETY PINION” is inscribed at the top of the barrel bridge. Serial number 142893 is the only serial number utilizing this marking format for which photographic documentation is available on the Pocket Watch Database.
Movement Marking Style 3 - Documented serial number 142588.
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Private Label Pocket Watches in Model 14
Seth Thomas Grade 46
7 Jewel - Model 14
This 1891-1899 Seth Thomas 6-size hunting Model 14 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished divide plate, 7 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring, and plain/simple regulator. Its serial number is 111493, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 46. The movement was manufactured with a male winding stem instead of a female winding port, and is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with a 6-size Seth Thomas Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals; fitted with Seth Thomas Open Morning Glory hands 6-size.
The movement is presently cased in a 6-size Fahys Watch Case Company hunting pocket watch case with a female winding barrel, gold-filled Montauk No 1, serial number 300121.
Seth Thomas Grade 119
15 Jewel - Model 14
This 1891-1899 Seth Thomas 6-size hunting Model 14 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divide plate, 15 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring, and plain/simple regulator. Its serial number is 137851, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 119. The private label movement was manufactured with a female winding port, and is signed “Marshall & Bragg Rutland, VT.”.
The movement presents with a 6-size unsigned single-sunk Roman dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals; fitted with Seth Thomas #1271 blued spade hands 6-size.
The movement is not presently cased.
Seth Thomas Grade 119
16 Jewel - Model 14
This 1891-1899 Seth Thomas 6-size hunting Model 14 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divide plate, 16 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring, and plain/simple regulator. Its serial number is 165427, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 119. The movement was manufactured with a female winding port, and is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with a 6-size Seth Thomas Roman dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals; fitted with Seth Thomas #1271 blued spade hands 6-size.
The movement is cased in a 6-size Philadelphia Watch Case Company gold-filled Victory hunting pocket watch case.
Seth Thomas Grade 122
11 Jewel - Model 14
This 1891-1899 Seth Thomas 6-size hunting Model 14 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divide plate, 11 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring, and plain/simple regulator. Its serial number is 101978, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 122. The movement was manufactured with a male winding stem instead of a female winding port, and is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with a 6-size Seth Thomas single-sunk Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals, fitted with Seth Thomas Open Morning Glory blued hands 6-size.
The movement is presently cased in a 6-size H. Muhrs Sons open-face Silverode watch case, serial number 795206.