{"product_id":"1988-franklin-mint-big-ben-skeleton-mantel-clock-hermle-germany-glass-dome-key-pendulum-not-working","title":"1988 Franklin Mint Big Ben Skeleton Mantel Clock – Hermle Germany – Glass Dome – Key \u0026 Pendulum – Not Working","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranklin Mint Big Ben skeleton clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an intricate brass architectural design, exposed mechanical movement and glass dome display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model was issued by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranklin Mint in 1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and produced in collaboration with German clockmaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHermle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The elaborate brass framework is designed to resemble London’s famous Big Ben tower, with a visible gear train, black hands and bell mechanism. Period references identify this as a mechanical clock that strikes once on the hour when operating. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.auctionzip.com\/Listings\/4146431.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAuctionZip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour example includes both the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal-style winding key and brass pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with the clear glass dome and dark wood base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranklin Mint collectible mantel clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Ben \/ Elizabeth Tower architectural design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical skeleton movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman manufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAssociated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHermle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass-tone pierced architectural framework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposed gears and movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell mounted at top of movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to strike once on the hour when functioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack clock hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear glass dome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark wood circular base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal-style winding key included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass pendulum included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBase marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSimilar documented examples stand approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 inches high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e overall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/franklinmint.collectionhero.com\/view_item.php?id=64253\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFranklin Mint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair vintage condition – currently not working and sold as-is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clock presents very well cosmetically and retains its major components, including the glass dome, pendulum and winding key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glass dome appears intact with no obvious major chips or cracks visible in the photos. The brass architectural framework and exposed mechanism show normal age-related wear and would benefit from some careful cleaning and attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clock is currently not running.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It may require servicing, adjustment or repair. Strictly a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erestoration project, decorative collectible or parts\/repair clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup and Shipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacific Heights, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Cash accepted for local pickup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping is available throughout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada and the United States at the buyer’s expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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U.S. shipped orders are subject to any applicable duties, taxes or tariffs at the buyer’s expense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterac e-Transfer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accepted for shipped orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJay’s Mercantile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycling the past, one item at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay's Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50536521629782,"sku":"JM 748","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5759\/0614\/files\/20260926_075138.jpg?v=1790465925","url":"https:\/\/jaysmercantile.ca\/products\/1988-franklin-mint-big-ben-skeleton-mantel-clock-hermle-germany-glass-dome-key-pendulum-not-working","provider":"Jay's Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}