A Dutch burr walnut alarm striking longcase clock, Tsijmen Gouda

33-cm arched engraved brass dial, chapter ring with Roman numerals and foliate pierced urn spandrels, blued hands and engraved alarm disc, subsidiary seconds and apertures for date and moonphase in the arch, silvered signature plaque signed Pieter Tsijmen Gouda fecit, anchor movement with rack Dutch half hour striking on two bells, alarm on a single bell, burr walnut case with bell top surmounted by a gilt wood atlas and two angels, shaped moulded cornice with carved ornament over foliate pierced wood frets, brass capped columns flanking the glazed door, canted trunk with long shaped band inlaid door quatrefoil lenticle, moulded canted trunk raised on bun feet

dial and hands a little tarnished but alright (probably of English make and imported by the maker), movement able to function but in need of a good clean, one alarm weight lacking, pendulum not lining up with the lenticle but the seatboard lines up nicely with all the other fixing points, lenticle seems to be later anyway, case in dirty condition and needs to be cleaned some cracks to the veneer but nothing major, structurally sound, together with two large weights, two alarm weights, pendulum, doorkey, no 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."

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