A Louis XVI ormolu mounted marble portico mantel clock garniture, Rouviere

12-cm enamel dial with Arabic numerals signed in blue Rouviere A Paris, pierced and engraved gilt fleur-des-lis hands, countwheel bell striking anchor movement, silk sunspended pendulum with sunburst bob, drum case surmounted by an eagle and a pierced festoon below, supported by two black and white marble ormolu mounted obelisks with two flambeau finials, rectangular marble plint with foliate mounts raised on toupee feet, together with a pair of white marble baluster-stem one-light candelabra

Collection Anton Dreesmann (1923-2000), Amsterdam

The dial with numerous long hairline cracks along the edge of the dial, small chip at left winding hole, one repair between 8 and 7 at the rim of the dail, could be improved, hands fine, movement in good condition and able to function, case a little dirty but in original condition, the gilding appears to be intact, only the beaded rim of the base is rubbed, together with a pendulum, one winder and two candelabra, the candelabra a little dirty but and some parts patinated: patination a little rubbed, gilding apears to be intact, the beaded rim of the base rubbed, one foot with old restoration with two nozzles.
"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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