Antique Seth Thomas Adamantine Mantle Clock ~ Made in 1901 ~

Description: Antique Seth Thomas Adamantine Mantle Clock ~ Made in 1901 ~ Description: This beautiful late 1800's Adamantine clock was made by the Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., USA. The original signed Seth Thomas movement has been serviced and is in good running and gonging order. Our service includes ultrasonic cleaning and repair of anything that might be found wrong, including excessively worn bushings. The "Adamantine" finish, which is a patented laminate finish first used in the late 1800's, is in very good shape for its age. You may see a little shrinkage at the corners and edges, some cracking here and there and age staining, as well as minor denting, scuffs and touch ups, which is the nature of the Adamantine finish. It is a thin celluloid type laminate designed to simulate either marble or wood and so shrinks, cracks and dents fairly easily with just normal use over time. On this clock, the top is slightly cupped but the Adamantine is about as nice as you will find. Its brown Adamantine trim against the jet black Adamantine background was very popular during the late 1800's and is still highly sought after to this day. The original paper dial has been replaced, but the dial pan, brass bezel assembly and center filigree ornament are original and naturally tarnished from age. As stated, it runs well, keeps time and gongs properly. It counts each hour on a mellow sounding antique cathedral gong, i.e. 1 gong at 1:00, 2 gongs at 2:00, etc., and announces each half hour with a single toll. It measures approximately 16 ¾" wide x 11" high x 7" deep. It also comes complete with a key and original pendulum. Payment: If your payment needs to be delayed, that will be fine as long as you stay in close contact with us, and send it when you say you're going to. We accept Paypal, plus others. Any payment that requires time to process (clear) will delay shipping. Email us with questions concerning other forms of payment. Shipping: Most clocks will be shipped within 5 business days of received payment. We like to give each clock sold a final test run and observation before packing. This helps insure that the new owner will have a satifying experience. All items are carefully packaged with around 1 1/2" of packing material between your purchase and the box. All items are shipped insured. We never anticipate damage but in the event that an incident occurs, we will help with insurance claims as much as possible. Be very sure to save all packaging material if there is a problem. Normally, all shipping costs are based on actual price for estimated weight plus a minimal fee for packaging material and insurance. In rare instances there may be a flat rate shipping price quoted. Smaller items can be combined to save shipping costs. Because clocks require large boxes, priority mail is expensive. We quote Fedex prices in most cases. ***For any shipments other than the lower 48 United States contact us first for a shipping quote before bidding. Do not go by the shipping calculator. Terms of Sale: All sales are final, (with the exception noted below). We try to keep an excellent feedback rating by being fair and honest. We try to describe all items accurately so that you pretty much know exactly what to expect when your purchase arrives. It should be understood before bidding that all antique clocks, unless otherwise noted, have knicks, scratches, tarnished brass, stains and dents which are normally aquired from long term honest use. It is nearly impossible to find one in "mint" condition. If a clock has damage from misuse, it will be noted. If a clock is sold as "in running condition", it means that we have test ran it before listing it and feel confident that it will run for you. If a clock is running properly when it arrives,... thats about the best we can do. We cannot guarantee that a clock will not break down, but will not sell anything that we expect to break down without noting that it is being sold as parts or for restoration. In the event that you are not happy, please first go back and read the description to make sure that the item was not misrepresented, and then email us. If we missed seeing some hidden damage, we will refund your money, both purchase price and shipping both ways. ***This does NOT include items sold as parts, not working or "as is"*** All sales for this type of item are final. About Us: My daughter and I are collector/restorers and have been working together selling online since 2005. We spend quite a bit of time traveling around the northeast buying clocks and clock parts and many times we are able to buy large quantities from clock makers or clock dealers who are downsizing, or closing out altogether. 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Price: 265 USD

Location: Port Leyden, New York

End Time: 2024-09-05T19:25:03.000Z

Shipping Cost: 25 USD