An important French Louis XVI ormolu mounted marble musical mantel clock

13.5-cm enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals and blue outer date marking, pierced engraved gilt hands and blued sweep seconds and date pointer, skeletonized centre and frontplate of the countwheel bell striking movement with pinwheel escapement mounted on the backplate, 21-cm pinned cylinder playing one of twelve melodies on 10 metal pipes, mounted in the base of the black and white marble case surmounted by an urn with flowers, flanked by lyres and foliate finials, a pierced mount with 'wedgewood' medallion below, supported by four shaped ormolu mounted columns, moulded rectangular base with arched steps and applied foliate mounts, central section with foliate scrolled pierced ormolu mounts and another 'wedgewood' medallion between stop-fluted black marble pilasters, pierced brass side doors, lacking back panel, moulded plinth on bun feet

Illustrated in Tardy, French Clocks the World Over, part two, Paris 1981, p. 180.

attractive chapter ring in good condition, hands in good condition, probably replaced sweep seconds, movement in good condition and able to function, front glass lacking, case in original dirty condition with the gilding of most parts intact, top tier of the base with a repair to the corner, lower plinth with three hairline cracks to the marble, backpanel of the base lacking, musical mechanism able to function and playing but needs to be adjusted, connection rod between the musical mechanism and the movement with the clock but loose, together with a pendulum, no winders
"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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Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."