1980 Thwaites Reed The Money Clock Brochure Barwise Grant Carriage For Sale

Rare Vintage Original 1979/1980 Thwaites & Reed Luxury Horological Portfolio Concertina ProspectusAn exceptionally scarce, investment-grade promotional retail portfolio prospectus published by The Heritage Collection (Bristol, UK) in late 1979 / early 1980. Titled \"The Money Clock! Fascinating Clocks from Thwaites & Reed...\"This document features a stunning double-sided multi-fold concertina format. When opened, it reveals highly comprehensive, beautifully photographed descriptions, historical bios, precious metal market charts, and original pricing for the absolute pinnacle of late 20th-century luxury British skeleton clocks, Swiss movement carriage clocks, and precious metal collectibles. It serves as essential library provenance documentation for high-value assets.Comprehensive Content & Panel Breakdown:
Thwaites & Reed Historical Pedigree: Detailed history of the celebrated clockmakers (since 1740), highlighting their prestige as By Appointment Turret Clockmakers to Her Majesty the Queen. References their maintenance of iconic public timepieces including Westminster\'s Big Ben, Bow Bells, Fortnum & Mason, Hampton Court, and Horse Guards Parade. Notes the workshop transition from Clerkenwell to Hastings.
The \"Money Clock\" Pound Sign Skeleton Clock: A dedicated feature panel highlighting the luxury openwork skeleton timepiece designed in the form of a giant Pound sign (£). Includes technical details of the gilded brass frame, the stained and polished mahogany base, and the protective glass dome. Built to commemorate the historical 1979 precious metal boom, it highlights a removable 1/2-kilo bar of 99.9% pure silver bullion from the vaults of Johnson Matthey Bankers Limited, complete with their crossed-hammer-and-pick hallmark. Limited edition of 1,000 pieces worldwide (£95.00+VAT).
The \"Money Clock with Strike\" Variant: Details the striking version of the Pound sign dome clock, built with an identical gilded brass movement, mahogany base, and glass dome, but featuring a strike on passing mechanism. Notes the strict limited run of 1,000 pieces worldwide and the original retail price of £110.00+VAT.
Historical Silver Bullion Investment Context: Features a text-heavy promotional layout tracking the unprecedented market volatility of the late 1970s. Includes a dedicated printed spot price trend chart tracking the price of silver per Troy ounce from 1974 through 1979, detailing company stock limits due to the escalating precious metal bullion markets.
The Grant Bracket Clock: Detailed section showcasing a premier mechanical bracket clock variant named after John Grant, a celebrated clockmaker in London during the early 19th Century who was five times Master of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. Documents that Thwaites & Reed historically manufactured no fewer than 31 fine Bracket Clocks specially for John Grant. The case is detailed as solid brass, heavily plated in contrasting gold and silver with a rhodium finish. Contains the firm\'s own 8-day time-piece movement featuring gold-plated barrel and gears, diamond-turned screws, and an 11-jewel lever escapement. Stated height is 7 inches (17.5 cm) with an original price of £220.00+VAT.
The Barwise Carriage Clock: Outlines the specifications and individual retail structures for a classic carriage timepiece named after John Barwise, a celebrated clockmaker of St. Martin\'s Lane, London, who lived from 1790 to 1842. Details a superior 8-day spring wound movement with a jewelled platform lever escapement and a solid brass case, polished and lacquered for protection. Features a traditional French style white enamel dial with Roman numerals and bevelled glasses. Lists the two available finishes: Silver on Brass (£112.00+VAT) and Gold on Brass (£120.00+VAT) with dimensions standing at 5 ¼ inches / 13.5 cm in height.
Pristine Application Order Form: Features a clean, unclipped retail checklist order form containing original pricing structures, payment terms, reference to the accompanying book \"The Beauty of Clocks\" by Michael Pearson, and the official Heritage Collection address at Richmond Hill, Bristol.
Condition Report:
Overall: Fine vintage archival condition with bright, crisp color printing.
Integrity: Fully complete double-sided multi-fold sheet. The fold lines are entirely sturdy and intact. Free from modern clips, tears, or stains.
Wear: Very minor age-appropriate edge/handling wear from careful storage.A spectacular reference item for any skeleton clock enthusiast, carriage clock investor, Thwaites & Reed, Johnson Matthey, or precious metals ephemera archives.Will be sent securely flat-packed in a board-backed envelope to ensure pristine delivery. International shipping is available.