Seth Thomas and Other 19th Century Collectible Mantel Clocks
Great homes around the world have enjoyed the added comfort and atmosphere of mantel clocks for generations giving most of us fond memories of seeing one of these fine pieces of craftsmanship atop a fireplace or parlor desk as a child.
Even today many families still maintain that antique appeal in their homes by having a mantel clock as part of the décor. The most common form was placed upon a mantel of a fireplace but progressed to include some exquisite pieces that were made to be hung on the wall or as it went “wall clocks”.
The original mantel clock was produced around 1816 and was only found in the fine homes of the wealthy and soon became a status symbol of having money and prominence in the community.
The better designs of the 1800’s mantel clocks still have their beautiful craftsmanship and working components of spring and gears keeping perfect time to this day.
One of the best known and most renowned crafters of mantel clocks was a man known as Seth Thomas. He started crafting clocks around 1813 and soon perfected the art and became THE brand for owning a fine mantel clock.
This demand for his Seth Thomas mantel clocks gave them the notoriety of good quality and opened the doors to mantel clocks becoming highly collectible.
This trend has grown over the past 200 years developing a vast population of mantel clock enthusiasts and avid collectors setting the precedent for collectible mantel clocks being acquired from around the world.
With the use of the internet and online shopping you can now find many fascinating collectible mantel clocks from antiques to more up to date or retro models ranging in various prices from as little as $20 and up into the $1000’s for some of the more classical collectible mantel clocks.
You should also take caution and make sure to only purchase your collectible mantel clock from a reputable source and be sure of the quality offered by the seller when buying antique collectible mantel clocks.
I found this an issue when I first started collecting mantel clocks and always was searching for that safe place to get that perfect deal on that perfect collectible mantel clock and was lucky after many bad experiences to find this site for the most vast variety of collectible mantel clocks ranging from the high end antique Seth Thomas 19th century mantel clocks to the more affordable mantel clocks either way the only place to check out collectible mantel clocks.
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Vintage 25″ Homemade CYPRESS KNEE Mantel Clock UNIQUE $139.00 |
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Westclox Blond Wood Mantel Quartz Clock $12.95 |
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Fireplace Lodge Chimney Decorative Shelf Mantel Clock $22.99 |
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BETTER HOMES & GARDENS® WROUGHT IRON MANTEL CLOCK $29.99 |
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Howard Miller® Mason Cherry Key-wound Mantel Clock Gift $507.99 |
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mantel fireplace clock $39.95 |
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SEIKO CUT-GLASS QUARTZ SHELF/MANTEL CLOCK $17.50 |
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Vintage design French Alarm Clock Mantel Clock Desk Clock solid brass with case $79.55 |
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Black Walnut live Bark clock Rustic Mantel shelf clock NEW great gift Handmade $24.95 |
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Kirch Religious Mantel Clock $4.25 |
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SWING GRANDFATHER MANTEL CLOCK not working $4.99 |
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MANTEL CLOCK INDOOR/OUTDOOR METAL AGED BRONZE FINISH $28.00 |
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New Radio Controlled Tambour Mantel Clock Cherry Finish $113.99 |
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VINTAGE MANTEL DESK CLOCK MAUTHE GERMAN MADE. $7.88 |
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QUARTZ WHITE/BLUE/PINK FLORAL SHELF/MANTEL CLOCK 7″ ~G $14.99 |
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Rustic Industrial Mantel Table Clock $65.98 |
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Summer Country Floral Desk Table Mantel Quartz Clock Battery Operated NEW A3672 $14.35 |
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635-101 Christopher Mantel Clock …FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $151.90 |
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Frank Lloyd Wright Martin House Mantel Clock B1865 $129.95 |
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Elegant Table Top Mantel Clock W/ Silver Colored Scroll Accents Resin NEW B5256 $15.25 |
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TEDDY PENDULUM DESK MANTEL CERAMIC BATTERY OPERATED NOVELTY CLOCK GIFT – A $18.94 |
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TEDDY PENDULUM WALL MANTEL CERAMIC BATTERY OPERATED NOVELTY CLOCK GIFT – B $18.94 |
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Bell Atlantic-Howard Miller Green Marble Mantel Clock $36.99 |
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VINTAGE CHERUBS WHITE PORCELAIN MANTEL OR SHELF CLOCK W/ DOVES & ROSES MANTLE BC $89.95 |
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Modern Solid Mineral Glass Mantel Clock $69.98 |
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ACHIEVER’S CLUB – BENCHMARK QUARTZ – GLASS SHELF/DESK/MANTEL CLOCK $5.99 |
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Bronze with Gold Dore Mantel Clock on Marble Base $1,800.00 |
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Unique Wooden Mantel Acorn design w/clock $9.99 |
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Wrought Iron Mantel Clock By Better Homes And Gardens $24.99 |
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Cool Bronze Finish Melted Mantel Clock Table Desk Dali $69.99 |
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Rhythm Quartz Movement Mantel Clock $9.00 |
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Very Nice Antique Looking Oriental Mantel / Shelf Clock Wooden and Hand Painted $15.99 |
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BULOVA MANTEL CLOCK. WILL SHIP THE NEXT DAY. $11.99 |
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635-144 Andrea Mantel Clock ……..FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $257.60 |
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HAND PAINTED IRON Horchow Large 45″ FRENCH TRAIN STATION WALL Tower Mantel CLOCK $439.99 |
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635-100 Nicholas Mantel Clock ……FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $151.90 |
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HAND PAINTED IRON Horchow Large 45″ BLACK TRAIN STATION WALL Tower Mantel CLOCK $439.99 |
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RACHEL ASHWELL SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC TASIA PINK ROSES BOUDOIR MANTEL SHELF CLOCK $26.00 |
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635-146 Arendal Mantel Clock …….FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $257.60 |
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635-133 Langeland Mantel Clock …. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $257.60 |
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ELLISTON IRON Grey WOOD Horchow Large 40″ RUST BRONZE WALL Tower Mantel CLOCK $419.99 |
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BNIB Thomas Kent 6″ Greengage Arabic Mantel Clock CK6070 $26.07 |
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BNIB Thomas Kent 6″ Cream Arabic Mantel Clock A3CA $24.49 |
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Classic Oak Wood Finished Mantel Clock $69.00 |
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ORNATE BRONZE FINISHED WROUGHT IRON CATS THEME EASEL MANTEL CLOCK. Must See! $16.99 |
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VINTAGE TELECHRON REVERE WESTMINSTER CHIME MANTEL ELECTRIC CLOCK MODEL R-913 $15.61 |
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Western Themed Lighted Mantel Clock Resin Battery NEW B0885 $17.95 |
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Bulova Quartz Mantel Clock – Black and Gold Contemporary Style $25.00 |
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635123 Howard Miller unique Chiming Tabletop mantel Clock in Cherry | REDFORD $133.00 |
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SEIKO SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL Rotate Pendulum MANTEL CLOCK $195.00 |
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DARK BLUE SMALL WEGWOOD MANTEL/DESK CLOCK $11.99 |
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Scroll Antique Look Mantel/ Table Clock Battery Operated Home Decor NEW I5228 $25.15 |
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RATTLESNAKE DESK MANTEL TABLE CLOCK HUNTING DECORATION CABIN DECOR WOOD RA2327 $16.99 |
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NiB-ELEGANT solid brass glass Column TABLE mantel CLOCK $149.99 |
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VINTAGE GREEN QUARTZ MANTEL , SHELF CLOCK $10.00 |
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Carriage Mantel Clock Wm. Widdop:Ornate ‘Black Forest’ Style: SPARES OR REPAIRS $1.56 |
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Sterling and Noble Wrought Iron Mantel Clock $14.95 |
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COUNTRY PRIMITIVE CLOCK – MANTEL OR WALL STYLE $19.99 |
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VINTAGE BULOVA GOLD QUARTZ CLOCK HOME OR OFFICE SHELF MANTEL, COLLECTIBLE $19.99 |
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New Mantel Clock antique look scroll metal with roman numerals $4.99 |
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Old World Chic Desk Table Mantel Clock $29.99 |
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BULOVA MANTEL CLOCK $35.00 |
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TIMEX GLASS DOME DESK MANTEL MANTLE SHELF CLOCK BEAUTIFUL GOLD COLOR $ 9″ TALL $9.99 |
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QUARTZ MANTEL CLOCK, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Keeps Accurate Time $9.95 |
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Bulova Quartz Green Marble Mantel / Shelf Clock $14.99 |
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Bulova Quartz Mantel / Shelf Alarm Clock (B) $14.99 |
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ALESSI Brown Black Wooden Mantel Michael Graves Gold Plated Clock $199.00 |
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GONG COIL FOR MANTEL CLOCK $1.56 |
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NICE !! Ebony Luster Serenity – Collectible Mantel Clocks $239.99 |
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WESTMINSTER CHIME MANTEL CLOCK,,,DANBURY CLOCK COMPANY $70.85 |
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635-115 Marquis Mantel Clock …… FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $332.50 |
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635-114 Albright Mantel Clock ….. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $238.00 |
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635-113 Anthony Mantel Clock …… FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $238.00 |
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635-149 Lanning Mantel Clock …… FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $242.90 |
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635-150 Murray Mantel Clock ……. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $198.80 |
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635-152 Sophie Mantel Clock ……. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $340.20 |
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635-106 Burton Mantel Clock ……. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $238.00 |
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635-107 Burton II Mantel Clock …. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $238.00 |
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612-481 Medford Mantel Clock …….. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $289.80 |
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630-122 Fleetwood Mantel Clock …… FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $450.10 |
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Bulova Frank Lloyd Wright Quartz Mantel Clock Tabouret $142.00 |
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630-152 Hillsborough Mantel Clock . FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $440.30 |
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630-246 Urban Mantel II Mantel Clock .. FREE SHIPPING direct from H. Miller $297.50 |
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630-250 Morley Mantel Clock ……. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $280.00 |
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635-124 Cynthia Mantel Clock …… FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $385.00 |
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635-125 Akron Mantel Clock …….. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $315.00 |
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635-126 Albany Mantel Clock ……. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $315.00 |
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635-127 Sheldon Mantel Clock …… FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $294.00 |
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635-131 Candice Mantel Clock …… FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $227.50 |
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635-132 Carly Mantel Clock …….. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $226.80 |
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HOWARD MILLER Miranda Top Mantel / Table Clock # 645-459 $89.99 |
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635-136 Jenna Mantel Clock …….. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $206.50 |
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635-138 Desiree Mantel Clock …… FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $225.40 |
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635-157 Mallory Mantel Clock ….. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $326.90 |
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635-162 Cleo Mantel Clock ……… FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $291.90 |
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635-164 Gerhard Mantel Clock ….. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $291.90 |
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635-170 Lorna Mantel Clock …….. FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $245.00 |
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635-155 Jenkins Mantel Clock …… FREE SHIPPING direct from Howard Miller $137.60 |
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Wire Frame Mantel Clock with Ivy Leaves in green $9.99 |
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MANTEL / SHELF CLOCK THE E INGRAHAM COMPANY “UNITED” ON FACE – ELECTRIC $39.99 |