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.
Please note that Christie's does not guarantee the working order of clocks.
The example by Cowell & Hubbard with some wear, rubbing, and tarnish to the gilt metal, the quartz base with some natural veining and inclusions, as well as some nicks and 'nibbles' to the edges, lacking glass covering to one dial, that side with additional rubbing and wear to the face, also lacking the minute hand and with bends to the hour hand, 5 in. (12.7 cm. high), 5 in. (12.7 cm. high) wide.
The example by Cross with some minor wear and rubbing, possibly lacking two securing screws to the back plate, 31⁄2 in. (8.9 cm.) high, 3 in. (7.6 cm.) wide.
The example by Benrus with some minor wear and rubbing, some minor scratches to the dial, 33⁄4 in. (9.5 cm.) high, standing, 4 in. (10.2 cm.) wide.
Both Cartier examples with very minor wear, as noted in fitted Cartier cases, red leather with white satin and velvet interiors, with very minor wear, 3 in. (7.6 cm.) high, standing, 3 in. (7.6 cm.) wide, the circular example, 23⁄4 in. (7 cm.) high, standing, 3 in. (7.6 cm.) wide, the octagonal example.
The square example by Van Cleef & Arpels example with some minor wear and rubbing, the case in dark blue leather with a bracket for the clock base to slide into, stamped VAN CLEEF & ARPELS in gilt lettering, 21⁄4 in. (5.7 cm.) high, 21⁄8 in. (5.4 cm.) wide.
The circular example by Van Cleef & Arpels with some minor wear to the leather, the frame slightly out of round so wobbles slightly when open, 13⁄4 in. (4.4 cm.) diameter, including frame/stand.
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