Thwaites and Reed, London, modern "Benjamin Franklin" clock, based on the founding father's late 1700's design

Thwaites and Reed, London, modern "Benjamin Franklin" clock, based on the founding father's late 1700's design the venerable British clockmaking firm recently offered a limited issue of this clock design, described to 18th century English clockmaker James Ferguson but never produced. Castings intentionally are rough, but the quality is typically high from this maker. A brass plate provides the details and shows that this is number 234. Ht 16", with weights and seconds pendulum below. c1975