Catalog Description:
C.1894, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Paris", 8-day time/strike mantel clock. This French style clock with adamantine veneer and gilt mountings is in excellent condition, exceptions noted. The front panel shows a little crazing in one area, possibly from the sun. There is a little chip on the black adamantine on one top back corner. The bezel glass is missing; been gone a long time and the embossed brass dial has gone dark. The hands are original. The movement is complete and sound, properly signed and the pendulum is original. The clock strikes on a spiral steel gong. These "French" models do not turn up often. Height 16 inches
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