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.

The website illustrations are accurate despite being slightly too bright and yellow.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and rubbing consistent with age and use.
Gilding :
There are some very minor signs of tarnishing with some minor dents and black spots and areas.
The base with marks and dents. As stated in the catalogue there is a trace of a label to the middle which is now missing.
Dial : with some very minor marks and hairline cracks. There are some very minor chips to the edges.
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 clock-maker.