ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS SHELF MANTLE CLOCK No.64 C/1914 BEAUTIFUL!!-Restored--!!!!

History of Seth Thomas Veneer Antique Mantel Clocks

In 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  to clock fas wood grain, onyx and marble.

Please contact me prior to bidding with any questions you may have. Please note that most of my items are antique/ vintage items and show normal signs of wear and use, such as small nicks and dings, etc. please check the pictures as they say much more than words. I don’t usually list every little nick or ding; the pictures show a much better description. If you have any questions in regards to the details of the precise condition please ask BEFORE bidding.

THE TIMING MIGHT HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED AFTER SHIPPING BUT ANY CLOCK MAN CAN DO THAT EASILY-YOU CAN DO IT YOURSELF! Please level the clock to keep it running well .

I WANT TO MAKE SOMETHING CLEAR BEFORE YOU READ THE REST OF THIS LISTING...I AM ALWAYS WILLING TO WORK OUT ANY PROBLEM THAT MAY ARISE REGARDLESS OF WHAT IT MAY BE, BUT YOU HAVE TO COMMUNICATE WITH ME FIRST. I CANNOT FIX A PROBLEM  IF I DO NOT KNOW THAT A PROBLEM EXISTS.

I ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FROM BUYERS/BIDDERS VERY FAST. I DESCRIBE EVERY  ITEM I SELL TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY AND WITH COMPLETE HONESTY.  SO PLEASE EXPECT WHAT YOU SAW IN THE AUCTION AD, NO MORE OR LESS:

"JUST THE PICTURED CLOCK"

IF I CAN MAINTAIN MY POSITIVE FEEDBACK RATING WITH INDIVIDUALLY  SATISFIED CUSTOMERS IN THE THOUSAND  AFTER ALL THIS TIME, YOU HAVE TO REALIZE THAT I AM AN HONEST AND FAIR SELLER, AND WILL DO WHAT I HAVE TO DO TO KEEP MY BUYERS/BIDDERS SATISFIED .

I SHIP EVERY SINGLE ITEM I SELL EITHER THE SAME DAY THAT PAYMENT IS RECEIVED OR THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY.

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If there is NO COMMUNICATION after 4 days I will file a non-paying bidder with eBay.  I have to follow this due to the high volume of non-paying bidders...... You do have 7 days to make payment. I am sorry for the inconvenience.  Just communicate as to when payment will be made and we can work something out. The more communication the less misunderstandings.