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BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS MANTEL MANTLE CLOCK
BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS "RAVENNA" BLACK ADAMANTINE 8 DAY TIME AND STRIKE MANTEL CLOCK. THE MOVEMENT HAS BEEN TAKEN APART, ULTRASONICALLY CLEANED. NEW BRASS BUSHINGS WERE INSTALLED IN WORN PIVOT HOLES. IT HAS BEEN OILED, ADJUSTED AND IS KEEPING EXCELLENT TIME. THE ADAMANTINE CASE IS IN VERY GOOD, ORIGINAL, CONDITION, RINGS THE BELL ON THE HALF HOUR AND COUNTS THE NUMBER ON THE HOUR ON THE COILED GONG. PLEASE SEE SUPERSIZE PICTURES FOR BEST DESCRIPTION.
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History of Seth Thomas Adamantine Antique Mantel ClocksIn the 1860’s, 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 ca. 1895. They also made clocks in iron cases finished in black enamel, from 1892 to ca. 1895. Seth Thomas is well known for their “Adamantine” 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.
Manufacture Dates of Seth Thomas Adamantine Antique Mantel ClocksThe movement provides a guide to the date of an Adamantine clock. At first, most Adamantine clocks used a modified shelf clock movement (called the “hip” movement because of its shape) with the escapement outside the back plate. Around 1900, the model 89 movement was introduced, having the escapement between the plates. The two types can be distinguished from the front of the clock by the position of the regulating square. The back escapement type (up to ca. 1901*) has the regulating square above the numeral “12”. The model 89 has the regulating square below the center of the dial.Manufacture Dates of Seth Thomas Adamantine Antique Mantel Clocks
The movement provides a guide to the date of an Adamantine clock. At first, most Adamantine clocks used a modified shelf clock movement (called the “hip” movement because of its shape) with the escapement outside the back plate. Around 1900, the model 89 movement was introduced, having the escapement between the plates. The two types can be distinguished from the front of the clock by the position of the regulating square. The back escapement type (up to ca. 1901*) has the regulating square above the numeral “12”. The model 89 has the regulating square below the center of the dial. These two types are evident in the illustrations above.Many Seth Thomas clocks from 1881 to 1918 have a date code stamped in ink on the case back or bottom. Usually, the year is done in reverse, followed by a letter A - L representing the month. For example, April 1897 would appear as 7981 D. Below are two examples:
Above: Date stamp from the bottom of an Adamantine case. The date is September 1892.
Above: Date stamp from the bottom of an Adamantine case. The date is September 1906.Labels from Seth Thomas Adamantine Clock Cases
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Above: label from clock dated September 1892.
Above: label from clock dated September 1906.Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Beautiful Antique Cast Iron and Brass, Ansonia Mantle Clock, with Porcelain Face
Hello! Welcome to my Auction! Here for your consideration today is one of my beloved clock's, An Ansonia Mantle Clock. It's a pretty heavy clock for it's size! Ten pound's or so. Dimension's are 12" long, almost 11" high from bottom to top of Brass Topper by 5" wide. This clock has some beautiful brass artwork on the front , the two front feet are brass as is this really ornate clock topper. It look's like two torches held together in the middle with a wreath. This clock seem's to have a cast iron frame that is overlayed with another material. Maybe Ormulu or Adamentine? I'm not sure. The back is all I iron metal, the two rear feet being part of the clock frame. The clock face is Porcelain, also very ornate and has the A marking for Ansonia. The face is in perfect conditon. It's a very nice clock! It is in working condition, has both the Ansonia key and pendulum. It is as I bought it. I had the working's cleaned and adjusted when I first bought the clock about ten year's ago. I think it is has an eight day wind working. It chimes on the Hour as well as the half with hammer on an iron gong. The working's inside have,"Ansonia, New York", stamped on the Brass so this clock would have been made after 1880 when Ansonia expanded their operation into New York from Conn. This clock has not been tinkered with or cleaned, other than the working's. As far as I know it is still in it's original condition. I have not changed anything since owning it. The clock has sat in an old Teak Cabinet since I bought it. This clock will probably need to be adjusted when you recieve it as these clock's have a delicate mechanism that doesn't like being moved around like it will be subjugated to in the mail. I will carefully pack this as I would expect it to be packed for mailing if I had purchased it. This clock does not have a label of any kind on it, only the, Ansonia New York, marking stamped in the brass work's inside. Shipping for this item will be $20.00 within the USA, shipped insured. International Bidder's please use the USPS or UPS shipping calculator for item shipped in a large box weighing 12 pound's. The box demension's being at least 26" by 24" by 15" I would ask that payment be made within 3 day's of the auction closing. Also that anyone having a feedback number less than 10, please email me before placing a bid. Thankyou again for looking, I hope for someone to enjoy this nice clock! Happy Holiday's Everyone!!! Merry Christmas!!! Have a Happy New Year!!!
On Dec-04-11 at 08:35:46 PST, seller added the following information:I was going to relist this item but I hope this revision will be alright. It hasbeen pointed out to me that the rear left leg has an old repair. I was also incorrect in stating that the rear legs were part of the Iron frame. they are not. Each is a seperate piece of metal.The repair, as you can see in photo no. 2 is a strap with two screw's holding the leg to the clock case. One screw goes right into the case. The other keep's the leg from moving, it is tight. I placed a level on the top edges of the clock and it sit's perfectly level. Whomever did this clock repair in the past did a great job leveling it. Once again my sincerist apologies for not realizing what I was seeing, that the strap was a repair job. The clock is still beautiful and work's just fine. For those of you who have already placed bid's before this correction in the item description and wish to retract your bid, that is understood. Thankyou again for looking!
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ANTIQUE ANIMATED MONK STRIKE BRASS DECORATED FLORAL GLASS PANEL MANTLE CLOCK
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Original Antique Seth Thomas Black Adamantine Shelf Mantle Clock Bronze Ornament

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Manufactured by
Seth Thomas Clock Company
Circa 1900
Model Name " Texel " It is as shown in the Seth Thomas Tran Duy Ly Book
Seth Thomas stamped dial with brass trim rings and beaded brass bezel
Adamantine finish is in very good condition and the pictures support this statement
Original bronze patina on the column caps and fancy Seth Thomas feet
Bronze Sphinx Heads on the sides
Unusual and seldom seen Seth Thomas model and it has been well cared for and it shows in the adamantine as the green sandstone marbleized trim looks fantastic on this clock
This clock also has the sandstone and green marbleized trim that highlights the black adamantine extremely well. This clock also has the green marbleized trim on the top of the clock also
Also this clock retains its original back door. The movement retains the Seth Thomas Made in America and the movement model # 4 1/2. This movement has been ultrasonically cleaned and oiled. This movement is a spring wound eight day time & strike movement that announces the half hour on a brass cup bell and proceeds to count the hour on a good sounding cathedral gong. The movement is in very good operating condition it is keeping good time and striking correctly.
This clock measures 16 1/2 inches in length by 11 inches in height
This clock retains its original cast iron pendulum and the correct winding key for the clock
This clock has seen very good care over its lifetime there is no missing trim or broken pieces on the clock there is the normal wear you would expect after 110 years.
This is a very attractive Seth Thomas clock that will keep getting compliments over and over, because of its classic engineering design that has never gone out of style
I have other black adamantines and other Seth Thomas clocks for your consideration. There are over 50 quality wall shelf mantle clocks for your consideration plus clock cases and parts. Please click on the link below to view these items
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I started working on clocks in 1971 when I was in Junior High School I have a great passion for these old clocks and have always shopped for the best in quality and originality. I buy clock collections and I am able to offer very nice clocks from these collections plus my own personal collection as well. My clocks are some of the best being offered on ebay. Unless otherwise stated your clock will arrive in great condition you will not have to start repairing it or replacing items to get it in running condition. I also sell parts, restoration clocks and these will be recognized in this manner. Please bid with condfidence ask questions and I recommend a phone call as this is the best way to find out everything you need to know. My packaging on the clocks are a very professional packing job with no corners cut to save on bubble wrap or styrofoam. I prefer to place extra packing them have the clock arrive damaged because enough was not placed. I have been a member of the NAWCC since 1971 and have served as the Chapter President for many years.

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