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Gli imponenti orologio e barometro sono in buone condizioni nel complesso. Le montature trarrebbero beneficio da una leggera pulizia, in quanto sono presenti polvere nelle fessure e zone sparse di corrosione della doratura come in corrispondenza delle teste di leone, e del drappeggio che circonda il piatto di sementi e le nuvole del barometro. Le cornici dei cammei e i supporti angolari dell'obelisco sono ossidati.
OROLOGIO: Il quadrante in smalto è stato sostituito e il movimento risulta connesso. La lancetta dei minuti è allentata. C'è una piccola scheggiatura triangolare sull'impiallacciatura di lapis all'angolo posteriore destro del gradino inferiore. Christie's non garantisce le condizioni di funzionamento, durata o la precisione nell’indicare l’ora degli orologi in vendita.
BAROMETRO: Il quadrante in smalto è stato sostituito. Sembra che manchi un elemento nella montatura delle nuvole: o altre nuvole o forse un altro ornamento. Ci sono vari fori integrati e giunture visibili in corrispondenza di Nettuno e dei putti che lo assistono, che fanno pensare che siano stati fusi in sezioni.
This impressive clock and barometer en suite are in good condition overall. The mounts would benefit from a light clean as there is a build up of dust to the crevices, and scattered areas of corrosion to the gilding in areas such as the lion's heads, drapery surrounding the seed pan and the clouds to the barometer. The cameo frames tarnished. The angle mounts to the obelisk tarnished.
CLOCK: The enamel dial is replaced and the movement is associated. The minute hand is loose. There is a small triangular chip to the lapis veneer to the back right corner of the lower step. Please note Christie's do not guarantee the working condition, duration or timekeeping of clocks offered for sale.
BAROMETER: The enamel dial replaced. There seems to be a missing element from the cloud mount, either further clouds or perhaps another element. With various plugged holes and joins visible to Neptune and to his attendant putti suggesting they were cast in sections.
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