Lot 182
  • 182

A German Black Forest 8-day key-wound schild dial wall clock and a small schild dial wall clock mid 19th century

Estimate
500 - 700 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • 38cm high
27-cm painted break arch dial with Roman numerals and Meyringen landscape in the arch, Breguet hands, hands lacking; weights and pendulums lacking

Provenance

Sale, Hanover, Sotheby's, 12 October 2005, lot 3318.

Condition

key-wound clock with dirty dial which has some craquel¿, hands with some corrosion, movement able to function but in need of a clean, weights and pendulum missing. Small wall clock with chips to the loose dial, hands lacking, movement very dirty and in need of a complete overhaul, one door lacking, pendulum and weights lacking
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
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."