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 website illustrations are accurate despite being too bright and yellow.
Good overall condition.
The gilding is very dirt with major signs of tarnishing and rubbing and would benefit from a cleaning.
There are some minor white spots and traces of cleaning product and verdigris.
The foliate branches are slightly loose with some screws which are missing.
The grid above the dial is missing.
Dial : in good condition despite very minor chips to the key holes and very minor stains.
With some minor casting flaws especially to the central foliate décor below the dial.
Please note that this condition report has been written from a work of art and not a time-measuring object point of view. Therefore this lot has to be checked by a professional clock-maker.
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