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 first with some wear and minor scratches to the silver-gilt, lacking a few gems throughout, the enamel with some minor scratches and some minor losses, the lapis seemingly with some sort of protective layer or sealant over it, now cloudy and chipping off in places, the grape clusters loose, but secure, the second also with some minor wear and tiny scratches to the silver, also with some scratches and minor losses to the enamel, the decoration on the dial worn and with some minor hairline cracks, the glass in the door over the dial slightly loose but secure.
Please note Christie's does not guarantee the working order of clocks.
85⁄8 in. (21.9 cm.) high, 47⁄8 in. (12.4 cm.) wide, 31⁄2 in. (8.8 cm.) deep, the first with grapes
67⁄8 in. (17.5 cm.) high, 4 in. (10.2 cm.) wide, 23⁄4 in. (7 cm.) deep, the second
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