An English brass mounted mahogany quarter chiming table clock, third quarter 18th century

19.5-cm engraved silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and matted brass dial centre, pierced gilt spandrels to the corners and subsidiary for strike/silent in the arch, associated three train fusee and chain movement converted to anchor escapement with quarter chiming on eight bells and hour striking on a single bell, the backplate engraved with foliate scrolls around a fruit basket within a formal border, moulded mahogany veneered case with brass bound inverted bell top surmounted by five ball finials, break arch glazed door with foliate pierced frets and flanked by brass caryatid and trailing flower mounts on canted corners, carrying handles above pierced sunburst frets to the sides, moulded brass bound plinth raised on brass scroll feet

dial looks fine, silvering and gilding intact, but the centre of the dial is replaced and four holes indicate that there were dial feet at other places as the current three indicating an association of the dial to the movement, dial fits the case fairly well and might well be original to the case, movement able to function but needs some adjustment to the striking and chiming trains, converted from verge to anchor with several unidentified holes plugged in the back- and frontplate, case in original condition, a little dirty, a few holes from the fixing of the earlier movement , some small scratches and cracks from normal use and wear, together with a doorkey, winder and a pendulum
"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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