A Louis XVI ormolu, patinated bronze and white marble mantel clock, Paris, circa 1790

5-inch enamel dial signed Gavelle Lé A Paris, with concentric day of the week dial with symbol, bell striking movement with anchor escapement, later spring suspension and crutch, an arbor mounted on the backplate, driven by the count wheel, leading to a date ring monted within a painted sphere above a grey marble obelisk flanked by rams masks, the case in the form of a fountain flanked by bronze satyrs on a breakfront grey and white marble plinth inset with a putti plaque

Prospective purchasers should inspect personally. Dial has substantial damage and old repairs to both winding holes and centre, hour hand clipped. Movement appears to be complete but is very dirty and will require full service and overhaul, back cock, spring suspension and crutch changed. Obelisk has chips and is detached from the case, damage to enamel date ring, clock case is very dirty and one foot is detached, minor chips and old repairs to the marble, rear glass lacking. No pendulum, bell or winder.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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