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C.1909, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "298B Fleet Series", 8-day time/strike mantel clock. This is one of a series of three clock styles that shows on the tablet four of the celebrated American battleships that took part in the famous peace cruise around the world in 1907-8-9. The oak case has been refinished. The original paper dial is worn in places and soiled. The tablet and hands are original. The top crest is damaged from what looks like some form of heat that may have been used to remove the finish. The lower half of the carved design in the crest that surrounds the oval is missing. Height 23 inches
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