Bibi And Eric Hilton's Sligh Millennium Clock #337/1000 Auction
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Bibi and Eric Hilton's Sligh Millennium Clock #337/1000
Bibi and Eric Hilton's Sligh Millennium Clock #337/1000
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Bibi and Eric Hilton's Limited Edition Sligh Millennium Grandfather Clock #337/1000 (From the Estate of Mrs. Bibi Hilton) - This Sligh limited edition Millennium grandfather clock was owned by Bibi and Eric Hilton. This is a rare, limited edition fine grandfather clock, numbered 337 of just 1000 worldwide. The clock features a brass plaque that reads, "Eric and Bibi Hilton July 1, 2001" and an additional plaque reading, "'The Millennium Clock' by Sligh Furniture Co. Holland, Michigan, Limited Edition 337 of 1000". This clock, model 0120-2-W1, is a special collector's clock in celebration of the year 2000. It's large scale makes it an impressive attraction in any room. Crafted in solid cherry and cherry/mahogany veneers, the clock features a platform type pediment design, intricate hand carved egg and dart wraparound pediment and base molding, carved rosettes and fluted details, heavy scaled full diameter front columns with intricate hand carved Corinthian styled post caps, beveled glass front door and side panels, distinctive polished brass weight shells and lyre pendulum with etched-in silver filled disc design, classic styled polished brass rimmed dial with brushed silver time ring with etched-in Roman numerals, and a secret drawer in the base which operates on a touch latch, perfect for storing valuables. The 16 Hammer clock movement includes Westminster, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony "Ode to Joy" and Shubert's "Ave Maria" melodies. The clock also includes an automatic night time chime silence feature. Measurements: 90 3/8"H x 34 5/8"W x 20 3/8"D. Please Note: This item is located in Gulfport, MS at Mrs. Hilton's condo and the buyer will be responsible for pickup or shipping from Mississippi. This item comes directly from the Estate of Mrs. Bibi Hilton. Mrs. Hilton was the wife of famed Hilton hotelier and heir Eric Hilton of the Hilton Hotel family, the youngest grandson of Conrad Hilton. As the wife of Eric Hilton, Bibi Hilton traveled the world as a goodwill ambassadress for the Hilton Hotel chain. For over three decades, until his death, Bibi worked alongside her husband as his partner further branding the Hilton name to the internationally iconic status it is today. Bibi Hilton's brother-in-law, Barron Hilton, often acknowledged her as one of the Hilton Hotels Corporation's greatest assets. Each buyer will receive an appreciation letter from the estate of Bibi Hilton for participating in Mrs. Hilton's auction.
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Bibi and Eric Hilton's Sligh Millennium Clock #337/1000

Estimate $7,000 - $8,000
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$1,000

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