- Made by highly skilled craftsmen in Derbyshire, we say this wonderfully British piece delivers a timeless beauty through its simplicity. It also makes you smile.
- The London 2012 Grandfather Clock comes with fabulous English oak cabinet inside and your own personalised family crest (or similar) presented in the back panel of the clock. The casing is made from high quality LM4 metal (or you can elect to have it in bronze) with an extensive choice of mechanisms available to suit your needs.
- This one is the standard, but the clock is available in three different heights with bespoke dials which can be personalised to suit your wishes. We can also offer the option of engraving, or provision of your family crest on the dial, if you wish.
- Other options include custom finishes to the clock case and interior, shelving and/or drawers for storage and display, and even the addition of a floor mounted high security jewellery safe below the false base panel of the clock.
- A 21st century treasure for generations to come.
Closing date for this auction:
1200 hours (UK Time)
17 October 2012
Boring but important:
Lot definition:
- This lot is a London 2012 Grandfather Clock cast in LM4 alloy.
Dimensions:
- Standard: 203x40x30cm
- Tall: 210x40x30cm*
- Short: 192x40x30cm*
Clock mechanism:
- Standard: Hermle 8 day mechanical spring driven with chiming/hour striking; balance escapement hence no requirement for pendulum/weights.
- Option - English: Sinclair Harding Hand made Gold plated 8 day mechanical spring driven fusee timepiece with short pendulum.
- Options: Sinclair Harding / Kieninger / multiple variations of the above. Please enquire for more information.
Clock case interior choice of.
- Oak: oak lined interior with oak “cluster” drawer fronts, cedar of Lebanon drawer bases; maple sides, back and fronts, with hand cut dovetail joints. Bookmatched oak veneered shelves and carcass.
- Ash: ash lined interior with oak “cluster” drawer fronts with black box wood detailing, cedar of Lebanon drawer bases; oak sides, back and fronts, with hand cut dovetail joints. Bookmatched ash veneered shelves and carcass. High security lock and high tech aluminium “hatch” hinges to trunk door.
Corporate Logo / Family Crest
- The standard Union flag clock back panel can be enhanced or replaced by a laser cut or water jetted crest/logo or with your clients own bespoke design.
Engraving*
- The clock dial/face can be engraved to record people or owners names and towns or villages; companies, organisations, events, presentations, anniversaries, birthdays, marriages etc.*
Bespoke Options*
- Custom finishes to the clock case and clock interior. A totally bespoke interior cabinet to store your personal possessions collections, documents etc. can be designed and made to your specifications.
Lead Times
- The London 2012 Grandfather Clock is made to order following receipt of a 50% deposit payment. Standard lead time is approximately 8 to 12 weeks from receipt of deposit. This may vary depending on demand and at certain times of the year. Bespoke clock orders are agreed on a case by case basis.
Delivery and Installation
- This will be arranged by the company. The cost of providing this service will be charged to the customer on a case by case basis.
* Extra charges to be quoted when your bid wins.
N.B. There is a Secret Price above which all bids for this Lot will be accepted.
Good luck!
Closing date for this auction:
1200 hours (UK Time)
17 October 2012
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