Super Rare Seth Thomas Violin Clock-Made c.1885-Perfect Condition Authentic

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Super Rare Seth Thomas Violin Clock-Made c.1885-Perfect Condition Authentic:
$17995.00

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Look Very Closely at This Clock

You Might Never See Another Like This!

Not A Reproduction!

Original Seth Thomas Violin/Viola Clock

Serial Number 226

Made c.1885

This is a super rare original Seth Thomas Violin Clock which has been in the hands of one family for over 90 years. I\'m listing this clock for my colleague (now in his 80\'s) who is the second owner of the clock and has owned it for more than 45 years. Previously it belonged to his father-in-law, an avid antiques collector, who had it on his mantle for at least 45years.

This clock has been authenticated by several experts including a curator at Christies who placed the clock on an sale in 1994. (This information can be verified.) The clock was removed from the sale after the owner was approached at the public viewing by several dealers who offered him more than 3 times his asking price! At that time he hesitated to sell because he was not sure of it\'s true value and wanted to do some more research.

Now the clock is being offered to the public for the first time since then!

My colleague has been running the clock almost non-stop since he first acquired it. The clock works perfectly and chimes every hour. There are no cracks, chips or imperfections anywhere. The strings on the fingerboard and tailpiece are still intact and in good condition. The label only shows some wear on the edges. No repairs or modifications have ever been done to the clock. There is what appears to be a serial number on the lower inside of the glass door stamped in raised metal: 226. Perhaps this is a serial number.

According to the clock museum fewer than 25 were made and fewer than 10 have been found. According to my research only 4 others have been found!

This detailed description of the clock was found on an sale site and this clock fits the description perfectly:

This very unusual mantel clock was made by the Seth Thomas Clock Company of Thomaston, Connecticut. Apparently, this form is not listed in any of the known Seth Thomas clock catalogs. It is thought to have been constructed as the result of a special order. Several examples have been found that are dated with the Seth Thomas code. It indicates that they were made circa 1885.

This case is constructed in the form of a violin or more appropriately a viola. This is a three dimensional form being well designed and finished from all points of view. The wood selected for the case construction is walnut and retains an older finish. This walnut features a vibrant grain pattern. The carvings are applied to the front surfaces and are in excellent original condition. This example retains it\'s original gut strings. These are located on the neck and also under the door. The case is elevated by a plinth or base. This is support by four feet or pads. The center of the form is fitted with a door. The frame is well formed and hinged from the right. This is fitted with glass and protects the clock mechanism and dial. This glass is decorated from the back with a musically formatted stencil. It is in excellent original condition. The 5.5 inch painted tin dial is in good original condition. The time ring is formatted with Roman style hour numerals. The eight-day, coil spring powered, lyre shaped plates stamped S. Thomas Thomaston CT, USA movement features Geneva stops, count wheel strike, recoil escapement, and gong with cast mark of Seth Thomas Clock Co. The pendulum is detachable from the middle of the rod. The lead bob is covered in brass. The Maker\'s dark blue label is pasted inside the case and reads \"MANUFACTUERD BY / Seth Thomas Clock Company / THOMASTON, CONN., / U. S. A.\"

This case measures 28 7/8 inches tall, 13 5/8 inches wide and 4 3/4 inches deep.

The violin form is pictured in several reference books. Fred Selchow\'s clock is pictured on plate 272 in The Book of American Clocks written by Brooks Palmer Seventh Printing. Another example is pictured on a full page (page 259) in Brooks Palmer\'s A Treasury of American Clocks. A third is pictured on page 198 of Distin and Bishop\'s, The American Clock.

We are posting 8 photos here and have many more that we can send on request. The clock is in my possession, so I can take photos from any angle or detail that you like. Pleasecontact mefor more photos.

I removed the clock face and added a photo of the writing on the metal. Looks like: SETH THOMAS Thomaston CT

Pat\'d Dec 28 1875 5 7/8 (under the 1875) 1/2.

Thank you for takingthe time tolook at this wonderful and rare antique clock.

Be assured that wewill carefullyremove the door and pendulumand pack them and the clock in bubble wrap. We will shipanywhere in the US fully insured by Fed Ex express mail. Delivery within 90 miles of New York City can be arranged. Or you can pick up the clock from us. No international shipping.