Posted 14 years ago
lester1959
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My aunt gave this beautiful little clock in 1977 I graduation gift have not seen one like it . Its put up right now don't no to much about it I no its a seth thomas 1909 that's over a hundred years old I don't no the kind , the paper in the back is half gone so I have been trying to fined out what the name is maybe some one can help me thank u for letting me participate . Its black with gold roman numerals it has a green marble top an front beautiful .
You have a Seth Thomas Adamantine Black Mantel Clock called the "Sussex" from Circa 1900. Adamantine was a celluloid material that Seth Thomas used as a veneer, usually over a pine case, to simulate the look of European clocks made of Marble, Onyx, Slate, finished hardwoods. You can learn more at: http://clockhistory.com/sethThomas/products/adamantine/index.html. It usually cleans and polished up very nicely. Don't use anything abrasive on it because it will scratch easily.
Enjoy.