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.
The illustrations on the website are accurate.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and rubbing consistent with age and use.
Dial : there are some minor rubbing to the enamel. With some chips and minor losses especially to two edges and around the number III (not visible when the door is closed).
Ebony : with some minor shrinkage cracks especially to the base and to the lateral panels.
Ormolu : rubbed and tarnished especially to the foliate frieze of the base.
Three ormolu elements are later : the door of the dial, the frieze of the vase and the asparagus of the upper part of the vase.
Please note that this condition report has been written from a work of art and not a time-measuring object point of view. Therefore this lot has to be checked by a professional clock-maker.
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