DESCRIPTION:
Thwaites and Reed, London, modern "Benjamin Franklin" clock, based on the founding father's late 1700's design
CONDITION:
the venerable British clockmaking firm recently offered a limited issue of this clock design, described to 18th century English clockmaker James Ferguson but never produced. Castings intentionally are rough, but the quality is typically high from this maker. A brass plate provides the details and shows that this is number 234. Ht 16", with weights and seconds pendulum below. c1975
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$190
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