Thomas, Seth (1785–1859)

US clock manufacturer. Establishing his own firm 1812, he became enormously successful in the manufacture of affordable shelf clocks. In 1853 the firm was reorganized as the Seth Thomas Clock Company and continued to prosper into the 20th century.

Born in Wolcott, Connecticut, Thomas trained as a carpenter and cabinetmaker. In 1807 he joined a partnership in Plymouth, Connecticut, for the production of clocks. Seth Thomas Clock Company's headquarters were based in Plymouth Hollow, Connecticut, now renamed Thomaston.