拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

CASE: The ormolu with the expected tarnishing and marks consistent with age. The marble with minor nicks and losses, some mild discolouration overall. A few of the mounts slightly loose, namely to the finial of the left sphinx and the central wreath. Historic chip and pin hole to the surmount where wreath mount previously fixed. Half of the frieze on the base lacking. Several marks to the white marble.
DIAL:Some surface scratching and chips evident to the blue dial (pointer lacking), the whole would benefit from a clean.
MOVEMENT: The movement requires a clean and a service, it has not been tested for timekeeping or duration. The silk suspension requires replacement, currently broken. Broken hammer.
With pendulum. Requires a 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.