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Important Rosa Parks Archive, Gibson Guitar & Estates

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 12:00PM EST
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Block Auction House presents an Important Winter Estates Auction highlighted by the Rosa Parks Congressional Career Archive, documenting Parks’ professional life in Detroit following her historic civil rights leadership. Presented during Black History Month, the sale features African and African American material, a 1966 Gibson ES-335TD, and handcrafted model ships by Otto J. Kirchner. Additional offerings include estate jewelry, fine art, decorative arts, and furniture. Live, online-only on February 27th at 12:00 PM EDT.
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Lot 371

Antique Seth Thomas Patent Shelf Clock with Reverse-Painted Glass Tablet

Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$130

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Antique American self clock by Seth Thomas, manufactured in Thomaston, Connecticut, featuring a wooden case with hinged glass door and an original reverse-painted lower glass tablet depicting a seated woman in period dress within a decorative gilt border. The clock has a painted metal dial with Roman numerals, exposed brass movement, and a wire suspensions pendulum. The interior paper label reads “Patent Spring Brass Thirty Hour Clocks.” The case retains its original finish with visible age wear, and the reverse-painted tablet shows expected flaking and paint loss consistent with age. Interior label, movement, pendulum, and tablet appear period correct. Working condition has not been tested. Please see photos for additional details. Dimensions: 10.75 x 3.875 x 16.375 inWeight: 5.8lbsShelf: 33A

Condition

All items show signs of wear consistent with age and use. The absence of specific condition notes does not imply the item is in perfect condition or free from defects. Please review all photos carefully before bidding.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 16.38 in
Width: 3.88 in
Depth: 10.75 in

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Provenance: From a private collection. Additional provenance, if known, is listed in the lot description. Block Auction House makes no guarantees regarding provenance unless stated in writing.