Two various Austrian weight driven wall timepieces mid 19th Century

both of rectangular shape with glazed sides and front, adorned with scroll carved ornament and concave shaped base, imperfections

the first; 17-cm two-piece silvered dila with Roman numerals signed Vincent Hansler in Wien, fine counter balanced blued hands, weight driven movement with deadbeat escepement and maintaining power, non- fitting pendulum, mahogany glazed case with scrolled pediment and carved mouldings; condition; dial dirty and partly rubbed should be re-silvered, movement able to function but in need of cleaning, case of nice colour in original dirty condition, together with a weight and a pendulum the second; 16.5-cm enamel dial signed Josef Lorenz .....?, fine blued hands, weight driven movement with 5-spoke wheel train so probably of long duration, maintaining power and heavy possibly associated pendulum, glazed rosewood case with string inlay surmounted by an ebonized foliate pierced pediment, further ebonized borders and a scroll below,; condition; dial a little rubbed, signature partly rubbed, movement able to function but in need of an overhaul, case in original dirty condition but reasonably good pediment broken but with the clock, together with a weight and a pendulum, BOTH CLOCKS SOLD AS IS!!
"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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