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).

Condition
Retains the original finish and tablet, the movement and dial are not original to this clock, but it has a period case, 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.