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L156 Antique C 1880-90 Seth Thomas Wood Grain Adamantine Lions Head Mantle Clock For Sale
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L156 ANTIQUE C 1880-90 SETH THOMAS WOOD GRAIN ADAMANTINE LIONS HEAD MANTLE CLOCK
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We are pleased to offer this Antique Seth Thomas wood grain adamantine mantle shelf clock. It has a great original ornate brass dial and glass crystal. The columns on the sides of the face feature ornate acanthus leaf pediments. The feet are paw feet and the lions heads are original to the clock. This clock appears to be in all original condition and in very good antique condition and is working. The label on this clock helps us to date this clock to c. 1880-1900.In the 1860s, French clocks in slate, onyx or marble cases became popular in the United States. These cases were expensive, so the American clock manufacturers produced similar looking cases made of iron or wood. These clocks have become known to collectors as Black Mantel Clocks, and were popular from 1880 to 1931. Seth Thomas made clocks in marble cases for a short time, from 1887 to 1895. They also made clocks in iron cases finished in black enamel, from 1892 to ca. 1895. Seth Thomas is well known for their â¿¿Adamantineâ¿ black mantel clocks, which were made starting 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 as wood grain, onyx and marble. Adamantine veneer was developed by the Celluloid Manufacturing Company of New York City, and was covered by U.S. Patent number 232,037, dated September 7, 1880. Seth Thomas Clock Company purchased the right to use the Adamantine veneer in 1881.Research Consulted: Seth Thomas Clocks & Movements, Tran Duy Ly, U. S. Books, Second revised Edition, 1996;
Retail Value Estimate: $375-$425
Overall Condition: 3000 Condition: Age wear- tarnishing -working Weight: 7lb 4oz
Measurements (LxWxH): 14 inches x 6 inches x 10.5 inches
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L156 Antique C 1880-90 Seth Thomas Wood Grain Adamantine Lions Head Mantle Clock: $238
