A very rare English Victorian gilt bronze sculptural quarter striking table clock last quarter 19th Century

arched 14-cm dial with foliate engraved gilt brass dial, engraved silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and strike/silent in the arch, blued hands, two train fusee and chain movement with ring turned baluster pillars and maintaining power numbered 13698, ratchet tooth platform escapement with bi-metallic balance and foliate engraved bridge, rack quarter striking on two gongs, well cast and chiseled gilt bronze case with well worked detail surmounted by an eagle, shaped top with foliate scrolls adourned with flowers and animal masks, protruding scrolls to the corners flanking the similar adourned sides with well shaped handles, apron base with further scrolls and shells showing a boar hunt, the whole raised feet incorporating lion heads 

dial in original but slightly tarnished condition, hands also original and dirty, movement appears to have the original escapement (well engraved bridge and escapement certainly 19th century, two unidentified holes probably standard for the movement which are normally fitted with a pendulum, movement in working order but might benefit from a clean, case also in original but dirty condition, bronzework of very good quality and everything has been chased and worked very well, gilding appears to be in very good conditionand clock just needs to be cleaned, together with a 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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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