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.
These objets d'art present very well overall.
Overall with some wear, surface marks, nicks, and minor areas of staining, as to be expected with age and handling.
The humming bird with some areas of loss to the enamelling on the bird's head. There are traces of a light green decoration to the underside. The metal with areas of tarnish. The underside of base with two stickers marked '28' and 'MUN/9056'.
The cockerel with some chipped and minor flaked loses to the enamel. The metal with some tarnish. Christie's recommends that the movement is cleaned and serviced to bring into full working condition. Please note Christie's do not guarantee the working condition, duration or timekeeping of clocks offered for sale.
The basket with some small flaked loss to the white enamel scrolls. The underside inscribed in blue paint '62/3...' and in black ' 3m/ E3-E3'.
The carriage lacking the enamel cushions to the back seat, with traces of associated glue residue. The underside with a indistinct blue inscription.
The harvester with wear to the enamel. An element possibly lacking to the top of his hat. With traces of a residue around the inset mother-of-pearl. The underside with various indistincy inscriptions including '4E3 - E1 [?]'.
The bird catcher with particular wear to his clothing and hat. The underside with various maker's marks and painted 'L'.
Ready to place.
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