Antique Seth Thomas Adamantine Mantle Clock, celluloid, 1880's-1900's For Sale

For Sale is a antiqueSeth Thomas Adamantine mantle clock, from the late 19th century.The clock features a marble or wood-grain finish created using the patented Adamantine veneer process.

• Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Clock Company, a renowned American clockmaker.
• Period: Produced around the 1880s to early 1900s.
• Finish: The "Adamantine" finish is a durable, early plastic veneer (celluloid) applied over a wood case to mimic the look of materials like marble or mahogany.
• Movement: Typically an eight-day, mechanical movement that strikes the hours on a gong and the half-hours on a bell.
• Dial: Features a decorative, ornate brass or painted celluloid dial with black Arabic numerals