i have a magneta master time clock. its in a wooden case 54" tall by 12" wide glass front how old? Alan
as i said this clock is very old . it has a long pendulum with a very heavy brass weight it works from batteries. 2 volt and 24 volt
it has a serial number ( 1379) just wonder if it has any value?
alan .northampton.
Cant say really better to ask an antique dealer of sound repute.Take a few pictures with you take all angles inside and out include the serial number save taking clock and damaging it
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