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.
Both overall with some minor wear, tiny scratches, and a few tiny losses to the enamel, the clock with some minor bends to the hands, lacking a screw to the bottom of the face, the clock slightly loose on the back of the elephant, but secure, lacking a finial, can hear something shaking around inside, likely the securing screw for the lacking finial, the enamel on the clock case seemingly fully restored and with some further damage and restoration to the enamel on the base, the coupe with some wear and rubbing to the gilt metal, the cup slightly loose in the mounts, and with some restoration and excess glue to both ends from previous repair, also likely with repairs where the stem meets the base, with restoration to the enamel throughout.
Please note Christie's does not guarantee the working order of clocks.
83⁄8 in. (21.2 cm.) high, 55⁄8 in. (14.2 cm.) long, 47⁄8 in. (12.4 cm.) wide, the clock
121⁄4 in. (31.1 cm.) high, 81⁄2 in. (21.6 cm.) long, 37⁄8 in. (9.9 cm.) wide, the coupe
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