拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

CASE: Generally good. Some old shrinkage. Indentations and abrasions consistent with age and use. The Sound frets probably replaced, with new backing fabric and carcass support to the interior. The rear inner carcass with two vacant holes probably from former movement brackets suggesting the case may have been originally intended for a different movement. The seatboard raised on two added elements of wood. Locks to both doors replaced.
DIAL: some light pitting and surface scratches to the dial. Some slight crazing to the wax chapters. Hands a little dirty and tarnished. The spandrels possibly later replaced.
MOVEMENT: reconverted verge escapement with filled holes and adaptations evident. The crown wheel teeth tarnished and dirty. The bell possibly a later replacement. Currently ticking and striking but not tested for timekeeping or duration.
With pendulum, case key and crank handled winding key.
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