Vintage original dealer literature in excellent preserved condition.
Pages are crisp with rich color, minor edge wear from storage only, and no tears, stains, or missing sheets. Price lists remain flat and fully legible.
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DESCRIPTION
Complete early-1980s British horology dealer packet featuring two of England’s most respected clockmakers — Thwaites & Reed Ltd. and F.W. Elliott Ltd.
These materials were supplied to authorized U.S. distributors and clock retailers, showcasing high-end English craftsmanship from companies with centuries of heritage.
This grouping includes original catalogs, color brochures, and official U.S. retail price lists, offering a rare look at the presentation and marketing used for luxury skeleton and mantel clocks of the era.
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CONTENTS INCLUDE
• Thwaites & Reed Ltd. Fine English Clocks Since 1740 catalog booklet
• F.W. Elliott Ltd. full-color brochures featuring Skeleton and Mantel Clock lines
• Thwaites & Reed U.S.A. Retail Price List – November 1982
• “Five Points to Remember” Elliott quality insert card
• Original color product sheets showing multiple Skeleton Clock models
• Cross-referenced Kansas City dealer stamp and British contact information
All materials are authentic period originals — not reprints.
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HIGHLIGHTS
• Complete archive of premium British clock manufacturer literature
• Excellent visual reference for restorers, collectors, and horological historians
• Crisp imagery of Skeleton Clock designs, model numbers, and specifications
• Perfect display or research set linking Thwaites & Reed (est. 1740) and F.W. Elliott craftsmanship
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