In the Manner of James Cox

• 4 inch (10 cm) enamel dial, set on a painting surrounded with enameled flowers, the arch with a painted automaton scene of a lady dancing to music played by a seated fiddler flanked by subsidiary dials above for strike/silent and the other for tune selection • the three train fusée movement with verge escapement, pull repeat, bell striking, playing one of six tunes, on the hour or at will, on eight bells with nine hammers, the backplate engraved with foliate scrolls • ebonized case with ormolu mounts on all sides, the bell top with applied ormolu foliate swags surmounted by a gilt brass lion, torch finials above canted corners applied with chased fluted pilasters and Corinthian capitals, the sides with pierced gilt frets, the base applied with trophies of music and war, mounted on scroll feet, accompanied by a well fitting winder of the period engraved James Cox, London, 27

Case overall in good condition with minimal wear to the edges of the wood, crack to the veneer at the right of the dial, cracks to wood at the top, split to the molding to the arch. Lion to the top is removable. Front left finial is loose. Trophies to the sides are crisp and in good condition. Dials in generally good condition with crack to the time dial at 7, crack to the tune dial from the center arbor to the top and bottom, crack to the strike dial from the center arbor to the top and right. Gilding worn throughout. Music and automata in good working order. Figures in restored condition. Accompanied by a winding key signed James Cox.
"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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The present lot is unusually small for a musical automaton clock and is a good example of clocks that were made in the manner of James Cox during the third quarter of the 18th century.