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American Mantle Clock Information (Seth Thomas Admantine Sparta) Wanted "Click" to Login or Register 
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Can some one fill me in on this mantle clock, the dails says "Wat & Jay Clock Manufactures Usa" I am looking to buy it too restore it, so need some info quick. As i have never bought clocks to collect if this some thing of value?

 
Posts: 375 | Location: Brisbane in Australia | Registered: January 24, 2010
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hi francis; can you post a picture of the signature or the label. As a rule this type of mantle clock has lost popularity,I have 2 I'm trying to sell for $75 each with no success,but I have never heard of that manufacturer ,nor is there a record of them,pictures would help a lot, regards,Tom
 
Posts: 1746 | Location: Aylmer, Ontario in Canada | Registered: December 15, 2009
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Hi Tom thanks for your input I am trying to get an closer photo of the face as it has the name of the makers on it, may be a day or so. thanks francis
 
Posts: 375 | Location: Brisbane in Australia | Registered: January 24, 2010
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Have just found out that it is Seth Thomas Admantine Sparta mantle clock 1815 make. Is this possible ? which will make the price soar thru the roof.
 
Posts: 375 | Location: Brisbane in Australia | Registered: January 24, 2010
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Hi Francis,

The answer to the "thru the roof" is probably NOPE! These type of mantel clocks are very common. ST is a good movement though. It looks like a nice clock!


Bill Carlson
 
Posts: 431 | Location: Billings, Montana USA | Registered: February 05, 2007
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Seth Thomas Adamantine label. Adamantine was an early plastic finish applied to the wood, very durable ,usually with wood grain or marble type stone patterns!

 
Posts: 1746 | Location: Aylmer, Ontario in Canada | Registered: December 15, 2009
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A beautiful Seth Thomas Rosewood Adamantine clock I would sell for $275 to anyone who wants it!!! Absolutely great condition but likely needs cleaned and oiled,and it will be some day if I get to it LOL Big Grin .

 
Posts: 1746 | Location: Aylmer, Ontario in Canada | Registered: December 15, 2009
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Thank you Tom and Bill for that information. Toms little baby seem to be in better condition that the one i have my eye on Plus it is a 3 pillar. The other doesnt have any paper work to show that it is what they are claiming it is. and the makers mark doesnt match up so while i do not know much about the wonderful world of Clock I will leave to to some one else to buy and retore it.... Thanks Francis " Sorry Tom could not afford your baby at the moment. We are expecting second child in December. so extra funds have to go there......
 
Posts: 375 | Location: Brisbane in Australia | Registered: January 24, 2010
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You are welcome Francis; The Adamantines sell for far more than the normal mantle clocks which as I said I have several I'd be happy to get $75 each for. They are pretty much like the one you were looking at. Good luck with the new baby!!! My grandchildren have been visiting but are tomorrow headed home,sigh!!!
 
Posts: 1746 | Location: Aylmer, Ontario in Canada | Registered: December 15, 2009
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