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Oil the 125th Anniversary of the most legendary clipper ship of all time...

The National Maritime Historical Society Sponsors THE CUTTY SARK ANNIVERSARY MARITIME HOURGLASS She earned Listing fame .is the greyhound of the sea. Built and rigged for speed, she made the run between England and Australia in record time. Today, she rests in permanent dry dock in Greenwich, London.

Now, on the 125th Anniversary of the launch of the fabled Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Historical Society sponsors a powerful tribute to the most famous clipper ship of them all.

THE CUTTY SARK ANNIVERSARY MARITIME HOURGLASS. An authentic, fully functional reproduction of an actual 19th-century nautical timepiece.

The crystal-like hourglass holds a half-hour's measure of sand, and is embellished with the signs of the Zodiac.

Each aglow in the brilliance of 22 carat gold plating.

The specially designed housing is plated with 22 carat gold and elaborately decorated with the traditional navigational compass, displaying Id directional points.

The entire housing is attached to a gimbaled frame that permits the hourglass to be turned with case.

Evoking the romance of life on the high seas, this extraordinary1 showpiece will add a dramatic touch to any room or setting. The price, just £ll 5, is payable in convenient monthly instalments. Wood display base is included with the hourglass.

SATBFAC RON GUARANTEED If you wish to return any Franklin Mint purchase, you may do so within 30 days of your receipt of that purchase for replacement, credit or refund. The hourglass housing is surmounted by a handsome fish-shaped finial, richly plated with 22 carat gold.

61997 Franklin Mint Limited.

1 South Quay Plaza, London EI4 9WS.

Company registered in England No. 357382.

Please post by 30th November, 1997.

The National Maritime Historical Society c/o Franklin Mint Limited, FREEPOST (LON 6197), London E14 9BR.

Or telephone FREE of charge on 0800 567 900.

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