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 website illustrations are accurate.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches, chips and wears consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue, the mantel-clock reused some roman temple's elements attributed to Luigi Valadier, circa 1780 (some traces of previous fixations).
As stated in the catalogue the glazed dial is broken with splits and losses.
Ormolu mounts: the child figure of the top and four garlands need to be refixed. One garland of the top is slightly loose.
Marble: some minor chips and restorations as expected especially with 'gomme lacque' paste filling especially to the bases and there is a break to the right front corner of the top. One column is very slightly loose.
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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