Seth Thomas Adamantine Clocks
Seth Thomas made clocks in marble cases for a short time, from 1887 to about 1895. They also made clocks in iron cases finished in black enamel, from 1892 to about 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 such as wood grain, onyx and marble.
Adamantine veneer was developed by the Celluloid Manufacturing Company of New York City, and was covered by U.S. Patent number 232,037, dated September 7, 1880. Seth Thomas Clock Company purchased the right to use the Adamantine veneer in 1881.
You will notice that many of the Admantine clocks will have columns on them. Some will have one column, some two, and even some three columns. These columns are usually brass and add a great deal of beauty to the clock. Also, many of the Admantine clocks will have a marble inlay, usually on the top of the clock. Again , this goes to the craftsmanship of the manufacturer and the qualilty of product Seth Thomas chose to put out.
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STUNNING ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS ADAMANTINE CLOCK - 1897
$23.00 (1 Bids) |
As you can see from the above examples that these clocks are absolutely beautiful and of quality craftsmanship. If you choose to purchase one of these fine clocks you will not only have a beautiful clock but you will have an heriloom you can pass down through your family for generations. Of all the antique clocks you will see on this website some of the most beautiful are the Seth Thomas Admantine clocks.
