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 some light surface scratching, wear to the high points and scattered traces of tarnish and verdigris consistent with age and use. The left figure missing its pen. The laurel garland on the left side slightly loose. The marble with some traces of dirt and nibbling to the edges as can be expected.
Marked '16808' under base
DIAL: With some restoration 6 o'clock and an associated chip. Some overall scratching to the surface and a few small chips to the rim.
MOVEMENT: Not currently ticking.
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