Seth Thomas Clock Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Clock manufacturing |
| Founded | January 1, 1813 in Plymouth Hollow, Connecticut, United States |
| Founder | Seth Thomas |
| Headquarters | Cranston , United States |
| Products | Longcase clocks, mantel clocks, wall clocks, table clocks, clock movements |
| Owner | Colibri Group (until 2009), CST Enterprises (since 2009) |
The Seth Thomas Clock Company was established by Seth Thomas in Plymouth Hollow, Connecticut, with clock production commencing in 1813. The business was officially incorporated under the name "Seth Thomas Clock Company" in 1853. In 1875, Plymouth Hollow was renamed Thomaston in honor of Seth Thomas. Alongside its primary offerings—such as longcase clocks, mantel, wall, and table clocks—the company manufactured clock movements for the Self Winding Clock Company from 1886 until the early 1890s.
On May 7, 1926, the Seth Thomas Clock Company submitted a trademark application for the Seth Thomas name to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This trademark was officially registered on October 12, 1926 (registration number 0219268) and remains valid following its latest renewal in February 2017.
In 1968, Talley Industries acquired General Time Corporation, which encompassed both the Westclox and Seth Thomas brands as well as Westclox Canada. Notably, Westclox Canada was a prominent competitor to The Arthur Pequegnat Clock Company within the Canadian clock manufacturing market.
Under the ownership of the Colibri Group, Seth Thomas entered receivership and halted operations on January 16, 2009. The company recommenced activities on May 4, 2009, under the management of CST Enterprises located in Cranston, Rhode Island. Although manufacturing is no longer conducted directly by Seth Thomas, CST provides a complete selection of Seth Thomas-branded clocks produced by an external manufacturer.
Presidents
- Seth Thomas (clockmaker) circa 1853–1859
- Seth Thomas, Jr. 1915–1932