An attractive and imposing French Napoleon III gilt bronze ' sevres' mounted sculptural mantel clock garniture

12-cm enamel dial with blue Roman numerals and foliate pierced gilt hands, countwheel bell striking anchor movement, finely cast and chiseled gilt bronze case surmounted by an elegant reclining lady and a writing boy, base with scrolls inset with polychrome porcelain panels depicting a classical scene, plinth with further panels adorned with polychrome flowers, the whole raised on turned feet, together with two matching eleven-light putto stem candelabra with similar porcelain panels

dial with chip at right winding hole, hands dirty, front glass lacking, movement able to function but in need of a good cleaning, pendulum lacking, case of good quality in good condition, gilding intact, right porcelain panels to the base cracked and upper one with chip, candelabra in similar condition, one candelabra with two damaged lower panels (one with one crack, one with three cracks), together with two candelabra, pendulum and winder lacking
"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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
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."