About the style 1a Big Ben
This one started it all.
The first Big Ben.
It was manufactured from 1918
until 1935.
The original movement design remained
virtually unchanged until 1956.
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Model:
1923
Big Ben, Style 1a |
Condition:
The
movement has been restored and it runs and alarms as it
should.
The nickel plating is
VERY GOOD throughout. This is a clock that has been
cared for by it's owner over the years. How do I know?
There are scratches in the nickel plating (very slight) on
the rear bell, where the repair/service person scratched the
dates of service. The dates are: July 30, 1934, June
6, 1936, December 16, 1940, and October 27, 1946. I
normally see one or two indications of service when I
restore one of these, but this one is over the top!
The original dial was covered with oil and fingerprints.
It did not match the condition of the rest of the clock, so
I replaced it with an exact replica of the original. |