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.

CASE: The glass plate with bevelled edges and chamfered lower angles. Overall in good condition with minor nicks to the edges and light surface scratches evident. A small shard loss behind the left hand gilt-brass mount. Some tiny inclusions to the glass overall. The two gilt brackets to the marble plinth with some light tarnishing. The marble plinth in good condition with a minor chip to the leading edge.
DIAL: The white enamel chapter ring with light ingrained surface dirt. Light surfaces scratches. The gilt-bronze bezel and inner mount with mild tarnishing. A 0.5 cm. hairline crack near '2'. The dial with three retaining mounts to the glass, the lower one with a possibly later square retaining nut. The hands both with light surface dirt and minor oxidisation. The painted cypher with blue background lightly crazed overall.
MOVEMENT: The motionwork overall with light surface dirt and tarnishing. The wheelwork to the backplate is slightly oily and the movement would benefit from a clean and a service. The escapement pallets would benefit from a clean. The movement ticks briefly and has not been tested for duration or timekeeping. The pendulum with fine adjustment, the steel rod tarnished and with oxidisation.

Please note, Christie's are unable to guarantee the running condition, duration or timekeeping of any clocks sold. Further detailed images are available upon request from the department.