Seth Thomas Clock Co. rare and unusual mantle clock, "Garfield", ca 1883.

Seth Thomas Clock Co. rare and unusual mantle clock, "Garfield", ca 1883. ST made the Lincoln and Garfield models to commemorate the only two Presidents to be assassinated at that time. The case styles are slightly different, but behind the door the internal parts are near identical. We have sold 2-3 dozen of the Lincoln/Garfield clocks and I want to tell you the factory did not use the same equipment on every clock. Sometimes you may have brass weights, a nickel pendulum, brass dial rings, or vice versa. 125 years ago the companies were not hung up on making every clock the same. This clock is correct and all original except the original metal dial has been repainted and the case cleaned and polished. The Garfield is 29" high, made of walnut, and has a damascened pendulum, correct weights, hands, and all other accessories. The movement is 8 day, running, and striking on the heavy duty Cathedral gong. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 726-727.