Clock - Franklin Mint - - Gilt brass - 1980-1990 - Royal Geographical Society World Clock

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Royal Geographical Society World Clock, dating to 1980–1990, a Swiss eight‑day brass and wood globe clock with a gilded brass globe on a brass frame and a blackened wood base, 25 cm high, 20 cm wide, 25 cm deep, weighing 3 kg, with a low‑tension slave movement and no striking, in good used condition with minor aging traces.

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World clock Royal Geographical Society — 1980 — Functional
Rare official Royal Geographical Society desk globe clock, dated 1980, 8-day Swiss mechanical movement (Arthur Imhof).
Golden brass globe representing world time zones, mounted on a brass frame and a blackened wooden base, 24-hour graduated dial at the base.
Condition:
Mechanical movement functional
Brass in its natural patina, slightly patinated (original appearance, not cleaned)
Wood in good condition, some small chips of paint on one corner
Engravings intact, signed plate "Royal Geographical Society World Clock 1980" present
Collectible piece for horology enthusiasts, antique globes or exploration/geography objects.

World clock Royal Geographical Society — 1980 — Functional
Rare official Royal Geographical Society desk globe clock, dated 1980, 8-day Swiss mechanical movement (Arthur Imhof).
Golden brass globe representing world time zones, mounted on a brass frame and a blackened wooden base, 24-hour graduated dial at the base.
Condition:
Mechanical movement functional
Brass in its natural patina, slightly patinated (original appearance, not cleaned)
Wood in good condition, some small chips of paint on one corner
Engravings intact, signed plate "Royal Geographical Society World Clock 1980" present
Collectible piece for horology enthusiasts, antique globes or exploration/geography objects.

Details

Brass type
Gilt brass
Manufacturer/brand
Franklin Mint
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Royal Geographical Society World Clock
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Wood
Clock mechanism
Slave movement low voltage
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Switzerland
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
25 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
Weight
3 kg
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