Late 1800's Seth Thomas Adamantine mantle clock in excellent running condition. This clock has a bold Eastlake design of ebony contrasted with bright moss green and cream swirled mottled paint. This is an all-wood clock made to simulate heavy marble and does so very well. The back areas are wonderfully Ebonized and decorated with spoon carved Eastlake details on three sides. There are two large lion faces with ring handles on the sides and the fronts have columns with faces. The feet are very ornate brass. on the back, the works cover is embossed with the large ST logo. Inner works have the ST logo stamp on them.

　　The label on the back has winding directions and a patent date of September 1880. This is a rare estate find---100% all Orginial

　　THE CLOCK WINDS AND RUNS AND KEEPS PROPER TIME!!! THE CLOCK CHIMES ON THE HALF HOUR AND COUNTS THE HOUR WITH AN IMPRESSIVE CATHEDRAL GONG COMES WITH PENDULUM AND KEY. Key in taped on top of clock in pictures.

　　This clock was made to compete with the expensive heavy marble clocks of the day but able to be moved and transported easily. There is actually a lot of work gone into making this clock.

　　Measures 16 1/2" wide x 11 1/2" tall x 7" deep.

　　History of Seth Thomas Adamantine Antique Mantel Clocks

　　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 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.

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　　Here is a beautiful Seth Thomas Eastlake clock that would add a wonderful functional antique clock decoration to any home. Chimes on the hour and half hour.

　　$450 or best offer