Lot 442
  • 442

An attractive French Louis Philippe ormolu and bronze "Au Bon Sauvage" mantel clock garniture circa 1840

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description

  • 42cm. high, candelabra 57.5cm. high.
8-cm engine turned silvered dial with Roman numerals and Breguet hands, countwheel bell striking anchor movement marked Gillion 1832 and pons Medaille d'or 1823, silk suspended pendulum, rock work case surmounted by a patinated and gilt bronze Indian female holding a parrot, elaborate geometrical relief base raised on scroll feet together with two matching four-light candelabra incorporating a male and a female Indian

Condition

dial tarnished, numerals partly redone, hands ok, movement recently cleaned in working order in good condition, case in good condition, patination probably redone, gilding intact, rock work probably silvered but now a little rubbed, candelabra in similar condition, bases just as the rockwork of the clock used to be silvered now partly rubbed, together with a pendulum and two candelabra
"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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