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Up for sale is an authentic, highly collectible Antique Thompson Time Stamp Co. Industrial Cast-Iron Time Stamp Machine featuring its original integrated Seth Thomas Clock Co. mechanical movement.
Manufactured in New York, U.S.A. during the early 20th century, this heavy-duty, industrial-era piece was a staple in vintage mailrooms, corporate offices, and factory floors to log exact times and dates on incoming documents.
Product Details & Features:
• Manufacturer: The Thompson Time Stamp Co. (New York, N.Y., U.S.A.)
• Clock Movement: Mechanical movement made by the legendary Seth Thomas Clock Co. specifically for the Thompson Time Stamp Co.
• Material: Heavy, rugged black-painted cast-iron body with a spring-loaded top plunger mechanism.
• Aesthetics: Classic industrial design featuring an inset brass clock dial face with crisp numerals and hands, a stylized cast-iron arch structure, and the stamped brass manufacturer plate on the underside mechanism.
Condition Details:
• Cosmetic: Shows a beautiful, authentic aged patina with expected vintage wear, minor paint loss, spots of surface rust, and distressing consistent with its age and industrial use.
• Mechanical Status: The unit is being sold Untested / As-Is for restoration, parts, or display. The visual integrity of the case, text stamps, clock dial, hands, and under-base components are excellently preserved for collectors.