Seth Thomas "Violin" Mantel Clock

Seth Thomas "Violin" Mantel Clock
circa 1885
violin-form walnut case with decorated tablet, brass 8-day spring-driven time and strike movement, signed with label on case bottom "Manufactured by Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Conn., U.S.A." and stenciled "5881k" on the back
29 x 14 x 5 inches

This was a special order clock with very few examples made (likely less than 10).

Provenance: Private Collection, Hartselle, Alabama
Condition Report: Retains the original finish and tablet, the movement and dial are not original to this clock, not running.The absence of a condition report does not imply there are no condition issues with the lot. Please inquire for a detailed condition report.