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 ormolu and patinated bronze with some minor rubbing, tarnish and oxidation in areas. Loss to one leg of stool, where it is slightly misaligned from the clock case. The right foot of the child with a crack and some loss to gilding in area. One winged chair arm loose, and the patinated bronze chair also slightly loose. The base probably lacking feet and now with some scattered minor chips and abrasions. Lacking pendulum. Please note that Christie's does not guarantee the working order of clocks.