706.           $125

Seth Thomas Clock Co. mantel clock with adamantine finish, “Toulon”, ca 1900.The columns are adamantine onyx, gilt adamantine blocks above and below the columns, on the top and below the dial, otherwise the case is black or dark gray. Gilt metal ornaments, flat glass, signed dial, correct hands, and back cover. Most of the paper dial remains on the back. The movement is 8-day, striking a cathedral gong on the hours and a cup bell on half hours. The case is 12 inches high. Many of the adamantine cases look a lot like this one. Ly-Seth Thomas #1575. $150-$200.