A Dutch burr walnut repeating alarm longcase clock with ships automaton, Pieter Bramer third quarter 18th century and later

34-cm brass dial with engraved border and rococo spandrels, engraved silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals signed Pieter Bramer Amsterdam, foliate pierced hands and alarm disc, subsidiary seconds and apertures for date, day, month, moonphase and automaton in the arch with ships rocking to and fro' on a choppy sea with connection to the going train of the anchor movement with trip repeating rack Dutch half hour striking on alternating bells, alarm on the large bell, later burr walnut veneered case with bell top surmounted by a giltwood atlas and two angels, foliate pierced frets above and below the shaped cornice with carved ornament, glazed door flanked by brass capped columns, canted trunk with long shaped door and Europe lenticle, moulded bombed base with foliate marquetry inlay, raised on claw feet

dial tarnished, silvered parts need to be redone, painted surface of automaton also needs to be repainted, hour hand and subsidiary seconds replaced, movement in working order and good condition, 19th century case a little pale of colour but structurally in good condition, alarm weights lacking, together with a pendulum, three statues, two weights, a winder and a key
"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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