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Cristallerie de Baccarat A GILT BRONZE AND CUT CRYSTAL THREE-PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE Paris, circa 1880
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Cristallerie de Baccarat
- bronze, crystal
- height 17 3/4 in.
- 45.1 cm
the blue and black enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, stamped Cristallerie/DE/BACCARAT, each bolt to the underside impressed with the Baccarat seal, the twin train movement impressed with the Japy Frères pastille and CHEVILLIER FNT/A PARIS and numbered 972.
Condition
Overall in good condition. The glass vases flanking the clock are wheel engraved, which does not show in the catalogue illustration nor does it show in the hi resolution internet photographs. The glass vases are original to the clock garniture. The bronze with the usual tarnishing consistent with age. Tarnishing visible in the catalogue and online illustration.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.