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SETH THOMAS EMPIRE STYLE MANTEL PARLOR CLOCK
(Item: XC-288)
SETH THOMAS
EMPIRE STYLE MANTEL OR PARLOR SHELF CLOCK
(ITEM # C-288)
HISTORY
THIS HANDSOME EMPIRE
STYLE MAHOGANY MANTEL CLOCK WAS PRODUCED BY THE FAMOUS SETH
THOMAS CLOCK COMPANY OF THOMASTON, CONNECTICUT EARLY 1900's.
IT IS A MINIATURE VERSION
OF THE MUCH LARGER EMPIRE SHELF CLOCK AND, THEREFORE MAYBE A SALESMEN'S
SAMPLE.
MOVEMENT
THE CLOCK RUNS FOR EIGHT
DAYS and, STRIKES THE HOUR. (IT HAS An 80A MOVEMENT). THE CLOCK
RUNS FINE.
CASE
THE MAHOGANY CASE IS
IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND HAS COLUMNS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CLOCK (THEY
WERE REPAINTED GOLD AT ONE TIME). THE REVERSE PAINTING IN THE DOOR IS IN
RELATIVELY GOOD CONDITION
DIAL
THE DIAL IS TIN, WITH
NUMBERS AND FLOWERS THAT WERE PROBABLY SILK SCREENED. THERE IS SOME OLD
AGE WEAR ON THE DIAL, BUT, ITS NOT IN THE LEAST BIT OBJECTIONABLE.
AN EXCELLENT ADDITION
TO YOUR FIREPLACE MANTEL, TABLE OR SHELF.
DIMENSIONS:
14 1/4 INCHES HIGH
10 3/4 INCHES WIDE
5 1/4 INCHES DEEP
PRICE:
$295.00
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