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。
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.
As stated in the catalogue some modification have been made to the mechanism.
Gilding : there are minor signs of tarnishing and black spots, especially to the upper globe.
Ormolu : there are some minor casting flows, especially to the base of the upper globe.
Dial : there are some hairline cracks running from the center to the edge of the lower dial.
Varnish : there are some minor cracks and losses as expected.
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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