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 catalogue illustrations are accurate.
In overall fair condition.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue, thirteen enamel chapters are missing from the rotating minute and hour rings.
The bronzes and ormolu generally dirty and in need of a sympathetic cleaning, with some signs of tarnishing.
Very minute casting imperfections to the patinated bronze putti, particularly on the rocky base.
Further pitting to the ormolu base in small areas.
We cannot guarantee the functioning of the clockworks which should be inspected by a professional conservator.
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.