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Hi Martin

Thanks for your comments re the auction houses. I have started to look at a few of their websites and will probably contact 2-3 to test the interest and the logistics. I am assuming that at some point in the process I will need to move the longcase clock from its current location in Cheshire to the auction house? ...or does the buyer arrange collection from the seller?

Thanks, Mike

Bazyle, Clive, Rod

Thanks for your input and suggestions to contact a specialist auction house.

It is much appreciated. I will try making contact with both Bonham's and Dreweatts. The clock is in Cheshire so geography / transport will be a consideration

It will be interesting to see the level of interest given the Year-going Clock is not an antique.

Yes the clock does run for a year once wound.

Cheers, Mike

I am looking for advice on the best possible ways by which I can sell a Year-Going Longcase Clock. The construction of this particular longcase year-going clock, by F P Matravers, is described in a series of articles he wrote for Model Engineering and that where published in 12 consecutive issues from August 1997 to July 1998.

Sadly F P Matravers died over 10 years ago and his window is now living in a care home.

I have attached a couple of photographs on the clock

Your help & suggestions would be most welcome

Thanks

Mike Holmes