Lot 446
  • 446

A pair of South German Baroque painted parcel gilt table clocks with different movements, mid 18th cenutury

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • height 53cm
similar rococo shaped painted and parcel gilt cases raised on scroll feet surmounted by a carved flower, one with a 'telleruhr', brass dial surround with finely foliate scrolled silver decoration and front pendulum, the other with a bracket clock movement and front pendulum, alterations, signed Johann Georg Hageneder Landau (2)

Condition

telleruhr; made circa 1720, silvered chapter ring with roman numerals slightly tarnished, early iron hands, very well made silvered scrolling dial surround with paste stones, movement with verge escapement in working order but needs to be cleaned, I was unable to get the movement out of the case, case in original dirty condition, front glass lacking, part of the gilding at the edges rubbed. clock with bracket clock movement, rectangular dial from an other clock plached on the brass dial fitting the case, chapter ring rubbed, nice hands, three spandrels above the chapter ring put there to fill the space, a closed hole in the middle of the chapter ring indicating that this movement probably did not belong ot the dial, movement in need of a complete overhaul, condition of this case the same as the other, only this one has it's front glass
"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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