Is This Clock Rare Or Something?

[mrs. whatsit]

I have had the dubious honor of inheriting a cranky, finicky, endlessly frustrating Seth Thomas adamantine mantel clock that belonged to my grandparents.

It has no serial number or date stamp. But the interesting thing is, when I went online to find an image, out of all the images on Google, I could only find one. So is this some kind of rare style or were these clocks common?

Image is attached, any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Chris.K]

You have the 'Solo' model. The position of the f/s adjustment indicates to the 1920's give or take. The earlier adamantine models had the f/s adjustment up by the 12. Antique Clock Details (antiqueclockspriceguide.com)

 

[Schatznut]

Yours is a very nice-looking clock.

I had the honor of inheriting a couple of non-working clocks from my grandfather. I've overhauled and repaired two of the three so far - they both run like new. I am preparing to delve into the third one now.

The common mantra here is if you don't know the last time a clock was serviced, it needs it. That sounds like the case here. Your clock isn't cranky, it's sick. It's asking for help. Please listen to it as a tribute to your grandparents.

 

[Willie X]

It's post 1902.

I would say more of an odditie than a rarity, a mixture of two basic designs.
Willie X

 

[michael isaacs]

Tambourine...

 

[mrs. whatsit]

Tambourine...

What does Tambourine mean?

 

[michael isaacs]

Sorry, it was poor joke, but the emoji didn't take. A Tambour - Adamantine mash up.

 

[mrs. whatsit]

Yours is a very nice-looking clock.

I had the honor of inheriting a couple of non-working clocks from my grandfather. I've overhauled and repaired two of the three so far - they both run like new. I am preparing to delve into the third one now.

The common mantra here is if you don't know the last time a clock was serviced, it needs it. That sounds like the case here. Your clock isn't cranky, it's sick. It's asking for help. Please listen to it as a tribute to your grandparents.

OK you just made me cry. I found a clockmaker in my town. The clock is on its way to the hospital!