Sep
06
Antique Seth Thomas Adamantine Mantel Clock 8 Day 89C Movement Working with Key
Antique Seth Thomas 8-Day Mechanical Mantel Clock. Beautiful early 20th-century Seth Thomas mechanical mantel clock that has been in our family for generations. This clock belonged to my husband’s grandmother and has remained in the family ever since. We are now offering it to someone who will appreciate its history, craftsmanship and wonderful mechanical character. The clock features a Seth Thomas mechanical 8-day time-and-strike movement, believed to be from the No. It is key wound and includes its pendulum and a replacement winding key. Seth Thomas mechanical movement. 8-day key-wind operation. Hour and half-hour strike. Coiled gong. Original pendulum. Replacement winding key. Convex glass. Brass bezel. Fast/Slow regulator. Beautiful reddish-brown wood-grain / Adamantine-style case finish. Made in USA. The clock is currently running and striking. Videos are included with the listing to demonstrate its operation and sound. As with any antique mechanical clock, adjustment may be necessary after the clock is moved. No representation is being made that it has recently been professionally serviced, and long-term accuracy or future servicing requirements cannot be guaranteed. The clock presents beautifully for its age and retains a rich antique patina. There are scratches, finish wear, small areas of loss and other age-related imperfections. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description. This is not a recent estate-sale or resale acquisition. The clock has been in our family for generations and belonged to my husband’s grandmother. A wonderful piece of American clockmaking history for a collector or as a functional antique for a home, study or office.
