LATE 18TH CENTURY

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.

CASE: The ormolu and marble with chips, scratches and areas of tarnish as expected with age, most heavily affecting the palanquin and the Bacchus figure with hairline crack to torso. One right hand foot lacking. The green marble plinth with infill to repaired crack to with a large drill hole. The plinth with a drilled hole to the rear right -hand side and a, perhaps related, cut-out to the side of the barrel, purpose unknown. The whole covered in light layer of dirt, would benefit from light clean.
DIAL: The enamel dial with a few light marks and with chips to the border, most noticeably to the right-hand winding hole and about the dial retaining screws, the dial pins appear to be broken as the dial is presently loose.
A small chip to the top edge of the rear glass cover of the mechanism.
MOVEMENT: The movement with later brocot regulation. The movement generally dirty and tarnished and would benefit from a clean and service. It has not been tested for duration or timekeeping. With calendar adjustment to the backplate, not currently working.
Requires a pendulum and winding key.
Please note Christie's do not guarantee the working condition, duration or timekeeping of clocks offered for sale. Further detailed images are available upon request from the department.