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Title: Len Salzer (1922-2000) - London
Post by: David Posnett on Thursday 28 December 17 10:45 GMT (UK)
Len was my first cousin (1x removed),and I have recently been in contact with his family (lovely people).  He made a replica of a very famous clock (replica shown in the photo).  In 2004, the replica was sold in New York for £500,000 (the family had donated the clock to a museum).

The following link is to the Southerbys catalogue: [url]http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2004/masterpieces-from-the-time-museum-n08039/lot.617.html[url]

I was lucky enough to have been given a photocopy of a photo of Len with the clock, which I have taken a photo.   Can one of you clever people improve it at all?  I do have a larger file if that helps, but it was too big to upload here.

David
Title: Re: Len Salzer (1922-2000) - London
Post by: jim1 on Friday 29 December 17 16:56 GMT (UK)
Tried to bring out the clock a bit more but had to compromise with cousin Len.
Title: Re: Len Salzer (1922-2000) - London
Post by: David Posnett on Friday 29 December 17 17:22 GMT (UK)
Thank you Jim - the clock is amazing - could you imagine making it?!
Title: Re: Len Salzer (1922-2000) - London
Post by: jim1 on Friday 29 December 17 17:29 GMT (UK)
A terrific craftsman that's for sure. I wonder how many hours he put in.
Title: Re: Len Salzer (1922-2000) - London
Post by: japeflakes on Friday 29 December 17 17:31 GMT (UK)
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Title: Re: Len Salzer (1922-2000) - London
Post by: Trishanne on Friday 29 December 17 18:18 GMT (UK)
One from me
Pat  :)
Title: Re: Len Salzer (1922-2000) - London
Post by: McGroger on Friday 29 December 17 23:43 GMT (UK)
Two tries from me: a colour one and, as an end of year special at absolutely no additional cost, a black & white. :D
Title: Re: Len Salzer (1922-2000) - London
Post by: David Posnett on Saturday 30 December 17 09:06 GMT (UK)
Thank you Japeflakes, that's lovely.  I love yours too Pat, lovely colours. And two for the price of 1 McGroger, both great!

Thank you ll for your work, I can send them to his nephew and nieces who I am sure will love them all.

I wish you all a wonderful 2018.

David
Title: Re: Len Salzer (1922-2000) - London
Post by: tommyfromri on Saturday 30 December 17 17:30 GMT (UK)
Hi & A Happy New Year to you too David. He has an Einstein look about him doesn't he?  Regards,  Tommy
Title: Re: Len Salzer (1922-2000) - London
Post by: David Posnett on Saturday 30 December 17 19:38 GMT (UK)
Hi Tommi, a great photo, thank you!  Everyone is always so kind on here, and I know everyones work is appreciated.