Clock-1897 Seth Thomas Adamantine #102-

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Clock-1897 Seth Thomas Adamantine #102-:
$369.00

Great Running 1897 Seth Thomas AdamantineClock #102

This is fabulous looking strong running eightday Thomas Adamantine hour and half hour strike mantel clock. This Seth Thomastemple style clock (known as \"black mantel\" in the antique trade) andhas attractive Art Deco lion heads and bronze feet.

Theclock has a 6-inch dial with brass bezel and sash with original back labeldated September 7, 1880. The clock is 13 ½ inches long 11 inchestall and 6 inches deep. With original: case, back label, dial, bezel, key, movement,gong, bob, hardware and hands. (That is what I know).

Many Seth Thomas clocks from 1881 to 1918 have a date code stamped in ink on the bottom.Usually, the year is done in reverse, followed by a letter A - L representingthe month.

The clock has minor wear normally associatedwith old clocks. The clock back has a wonderful stylized Seth Thomas logo onthe steel door. Seth Thomas Adamantine clocks are popular and highly favored bycollectors of American clocks. Adamantine clocks have enjoyed greatappreciation and popularity and are of great quality.

Thomasis well known for their “Adamantine” black mantel clocks, which were madestarting in 1882. Adamantine is a celluloid veneer, glued to the wood case.Adamantine veneer was made in black and white, and in colored patterns such aswood grain, onyx and marble.