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Royal Geographical Society World Clock

$4,124.52
£3,000
€3,529.14
CA$5,646.68
A$6,326.10
CHF 3,292.73
MX$77,039.82
NOK 41,945
SEK 39,500.35
DKK 26,344.58
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About the Item

World clock of the Royal Geographical Society. Royal Geographical Society World clock with columned brass frame holding a globe of the Earth showing the countries of the world on a black background. Ebonised square base with brass plaque inscribed ‘The Royal Geographical World Clock, 1980’. The brushed brass drum case houses the 8 day clock movement with platform escapement. 24 hour rotating silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and Arabic quarter hour markers with ‘blued’ steel pointer. Brass winding crown to the base. C.1980
  • Creator:
    National Geographic (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. very good condition, the clock movement has been completely stripped down and serviced and is in full working order.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000011571stDibs: LU4037332624272

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