Family Inheritance and Sentimental Clocks

Family Inheritance

• Lawrence's father, a clock collector, left his possessions to be auctioned.
• The proceeds were to be donated to a charity chosen by the three sons.
• The sons were given the option to select a sentimental item from the auction.
• Lawrence chose a Ludovic Évrard Horstenbach clock, his favourite.
• The clock had been repaired and maintained by the father and Lawrence.
• Lawrence’s older brother chose the family car, crashing it shortly after.
• Lawrence’s younger brother chose a large-screen TV.

Clock's Significance

• The clock is a Ludovic Évrard Horstenbach piece.
• It's likely the only one in the world in complete working order.
• The clock holds significant sentimental value due to the shared time spent restoring it.

Lawrence's Family

• Lawrence's father collected clocks, fixing old and broken ones.
• The father’s favourite was the clock Lawrence chose.
• Lawrence's father died, leaving his house, belongings, and a will stating the collection of his items must be auctioned.
• The brothers had to decide which charity to donate the proceeds to.
• Lawrence's younger brother chose a large TV and his older brother a car.
• Lawrence cherished the memories made while working on the clock with his father.

Unexpected Financial Value

• Lawrence's friend later revealed the clock's exceptional value (millions of dollars).
• Lawrence had been previously informed of its value twenty-six years earlier.