Beschreibung:

A SCALE MODEL OF 'BIG BEN' THE CLOCK TOWER AT THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER BY JACK INGLIS TOLTEC STUDIO, LONDON, CIRCA 1965/1966 Painted wood, paper and fitted for electricity, 99.5cm high: in a bespoke wooden case with maker's label and accompanying press and newspaper articles and correspondence between the British Travel Association and Jack Inglis with regards the commission and construction of this model C. 1965/1966 the case 104.5cm high The Clock Tower at The Palace of Westminster is colloquially known as 'Big Ben' - correctly this name applies only to the Great Bell contained within the tower. In 2012 it was officially renamed the Elizabeth Tower to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This lot was given to the present owner by the craftsman as a birthday present 17 years ago. Condition Report: This has not been removed from its storage box for 17 years. Consequently there is build up of spider webs and internal dust as the sponge lining has started to perish. Will remove from box but requires careful handling- signs to the reverse where it has been damaged slightly in the process. Some losses, lifting and fragments detached. 1 face with clock/timepiece wind-up mechanism behind but this has seized. Internal wiring leading to bulb in spire- this will require remedial rewiring and work to get working again and light switch to base with loss. Internal stamps for Luxembourg customs- case with wear from travel! Condition Report Disclaimer