A large Siena marble and patinated bronze matched mantel clock garniture, French, circa 1830

4¼-inch silvered dial with oak leaf cast bezel, bell striking movement with outside count wheel and silk suspension, indistinctly signed on the backplate Mai A Paris, the plinth case surmounted by a bronze group of an eastern soldier nonchalantly restraining his rearing stallion; together with a pair of matched seven-light candelabras

Catalogue of All the Furniture and Effects in Carlton Hall, Selby, 1854, p.49, listed in the 'Library South Front'. And described as follows:
'2 Beautiful bronzed Candelabra for 7 lights on a triangular shaped siana [sic] marble plinth & plain shafts to do of siana marble,
A Beautiful Time Piece on block of Siana marble 20½in by 14 & mounted on bronze feet and mountings, the works good, pendulum & key to do & a beautiful bronze figure of a marli horse & man with dagger, horse 23in. height, the clock 8 day on a 1inch wood plinth with thrimb [sic] mouldigs bronzed & Japann'd'

Dial is dirty, glass lacking from front bezel. Movement is complete but extremely dirty and is not running, suspension broken, needs clean and service, rear movement restraint lacking. Case is dirty, some edge chips and losses to marble, mounts generally good but very dirty. One sconce lacking from candelabras. No pendulum or 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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