Expert: Michael Radi - 5/17/2010

Question
My wife inherited a Seth Thomas mantle clock from her Grandmother.  It is electric and the motor no longer turns, just hums.  I cannot find any numbers on the clock or the motor. The only thing on the clock work is the ST made in USA stamp and a very fine 11-31 stamp.  The only thing on the motor is a 115v 50-60 cycle stamp.  The case has a small plaque mounted on the rear door with patent pending.  Below that is a paper sticker that has the date hand written 3/27/63.  I suspect that this is the last time the clock was looked at because the power cord is a 60s vintage plastic.  Is a replacement motor available for this clock and where might I find one.

Thank you

Answer
None of the motors that Seth Thomas used in these clocks are available anymore. You could replace the entire movement with a battery movement or an electric one.
Here is a list to the webpages that we sell them on.
http://www.norkro.com/webpages/quartz1.htm
Electric:
http://www.norkro.com/index_files/page0008.htm
You will need to get new hands if you replace the movement. I can help you match them.