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 case overall with some minor age and construction cracks, the surface with some scattered minor abrasions. The brass handle a later replacement. The piece originally with a bracket, now lacking. With old breaks to the sliding back panel. Small repaired breaks and tiny losses to the corners of the tiered pagoda roof, and a small loss to uppermost section of roof. As noted in the cataloging, the movement and dial later associated, and now with some tarnish, oxidation and surface dirt. Please note that Christie's does not guarantee the working order of clocks.