The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Good overall condition.
Illustrations published on the website catalogue are accurate despite being slightly too bright.
There are the inevitable marks, dents, scratches and rubbings due to age and use.
The glass panel of the dial is detached and need to be re-fixed.
The upper temple is slightly loose as the dial.
One pilaster is slightly loose.
The lower right pierced fence is partly detached.
Gilding: there are some traces of tarnishing and black spots especially to the stairs and around the dial.
There are minor casting flaws especially around the dial. There are two small holes on the sides of the dial, probably two former elements are missing.
Porcelain : The Guanyin figure with a small chip to the rim on the side. The Buddha figure with a small nick to his proper left ear. Otherwise, good overall condition.
Please note that this condition report has been written from a work of art and not a time measuring object point of view. Therefore, this lot has to be checked by a professional clockmaker
Uncommon and decorative piece.
Print Report