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William Potts & Sons Tower Clock
Estimate:
CA$3,000 - CA$5,000
Sold
CA$6,000
Live Auction
Music Machines, Clocks & Canadiana - The Koolen Collection
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Description
English. 1899. Tagged, "W. Potts & Sons Makers, Leeds 1899". Gravity escapement. Original dial. Electric auto-wind (no modification to movement, manual wind intact). Includes known, documented history.
Serial number 1089. The clock was originally installed in the Ebenezer Chapel in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England in 1899. The clock was donated by Thomas Wilkinson (1842-1908), who was mayor of Barnsley 1898-1899. Ran for the past 15 years in the Koolen garage. 38 x 19 x 20". Cathy & Gerry Koolen Collection. CODE:CLO
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