Charles R. Sligh Grandfather Clock 1998, Model 263, Centennial Special Edition For Sale
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Charles R. Sligh Grandfather Clock 1998, Model 263, Centennial Special Edition:
$5000.00
DESCRIPTION:
ThisCharles R. Sligh grandfather clock came from the limited Centennial SpecialEdition with a price tag of $13,013 in 1998. I purchased this masterpiece new. A copy from the Promenade Clocks retailer isenclosed for your viewing in the Gallery section.
TheSligh collection of clocks is as lavish in detail, as right in feeling, and astimeless value. It was created by usingonly those materials that would serve to enhance their beauty and timekeepingability. It is of highest quality andit displays flawless craftsmanship.
Itwas designed with high-precision movement consisting of 12 hammer cable driven - wound tostrike and triple chime. This means the brass weights are suspended on a cableand pulley system. Such a type of driveallows for the smoothest and quietest operation of the clock. This clock isrecommended to be wound once each week. Ithas eight day movement.
The polished brass pendulum is patternedafter the gridiron pendulum invented by John Harrison to compensate for theeffect of temperature variation, in order to achieve time keeping accuracy. A large brass lyre is dominantly attached tothe upper end of the pendulum.
Thedial face is made of an edged solid polished brass and with gold filling. Raised solid brass Arabic numerals surfaced with gold are placed on asilver polished base. The three hands are of a black color. In addition to the Minute and Hour hands,there is also Second hand.
Thepurpose of the astrological blue “Moon Dial” isintended to show the phase of the moon.As the moons of the disc move through the cutout area of the dial, theyapproximate the actual shape of the moon you see in the sky.
ThisSligh clock is equipped with triple chime mechanism. A lever on the right hand side of the dialserves as chime selector and can be changed to play one of the following:
- 1.The“Westminster Chimes”, arranged from Handel’s oratorio, “I Know That My RedeemerLiveth” and it is best known as the chimes of the Big Ben.
- 2.The“Wittington Chimes” originating in the church of St. Mary Le Bow in Cheapsidein London.
- 3.The“St. Michael Chimes”. Although the bellsfor this chime were cast in London, they were installed in St. Michael’s Churchin Charleston, S.C. in 1764.
The“Sound of Triple Chimes” melodies every 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 chimes accordinglywith full chime and strike on the hour.
The selector switch is located atthe three o’clock position on the dial and it includes an On/Off lever that allowsselect the silence positions the chimes and strikes. When set in the night silent position theclock will chime during the day, but at night 10:00PM to 8:00AM will be silent.
For added security the two upper and lower frontdoors are equipped with keys. Two side doors allow easy access to themovement for servicing. All glass panels at the front and sides ofthe cabinet are beveled.
It includes two keys for winding theclock, Sligh bubble level, and a pair of white gloves.
MEASUREMENTS:
27”Wide
16”Deep
80”High
PERSONALNOTE:
Ipurchased this wall clock from a local retailer in 1998. I fell in love with the clock not just becauseof its stately appearance, but also because it produces tranquil, pleasingsounds, consists of a precision mechanical system, but also displays a refinedpiece of art for the generations to come.
Since I became owner of the clock Ikept record receipts showing a periodic maintenance and can include it with theclock.
After my divorce, I stored my possessions, including this grandfatherclock at a climate controlled storage rented space for 15 years, from July 2002– July 2017.
Before posting this clock for sale Ihad it serviced and the technician stated that it is in exceptionally top notchlike new condition. It functions welland accurately keeps time.
Ihave retired and am downsizing.