Manufacturer
Seth Thomas Clock Company
Also recorded as: Seth Thomas
Connecticut clock manufacturer founded by Eli Terry's associate Seth Thomas.
Seth Thomas bought rights to make Terry's shelf clocks and set up his own factory in 1813. The company became one of America's largest clockmakers, producing shelf, wall, tower and marine clocks and some watches; the town of Plymouth Hollow was renamed Thomaston in his honour in 1875.
- Country
- United States
- City / centre
- Thomaston (Plymouth Hollow), Connecticut
- Founded
- 1813
- Status
- Historical firm (brand continued)
- Key people
- Seth Thomas (1785–1859)
Innovations & specialities
- Mass-produced shelf and tower clocks
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