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In good condition and ready to hang. With the expected light nicks, marks and faint scratches, consistent with age. The gilding with rubbing throughout, and with scattered resotrations and repainting. With an approximate 5 inch loss to the beaded decoration on proper lower right. The cornocopia lacking elements. With some dents and dings to edges. The dial with scattered cracks and chipped losses. The movement likely a later replacement. Please note Christie's does not gurantee the working order of clocks.
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Lot 1Sale 17353
LATE 18TH CENTURYA LOUIS XVI TWO-TONE ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCKEstimate: USD 8,000 - 12,000
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