Imposante horloge en acajou et albâtre, travail danois, vers 1800, signé Soren Nielsen Bjern pr Thisted

le cadran peint (usures et craquelures), chiffres romains, mouvement inversé avec piliers balustres, échappement à verge, manquent les mouvements pour le calendrier et la sonnerie ; cabinet à deux niveaux en acajou en partie doré avec piliers balustres en albâtre entourant une demi-colonne cannelée et le cadran, l’ensemble monté sur une plinthe rectangulaire

The illustration is accurate, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, scratches and marks due to the age and use. The case: a few minor restorations to the veneer and a few minor chips. Gilding has been cleaned up. Painted dial with wear and cracks. It comes with two keys, a winder, a pendulum and a weight. “Please note that this condition report was made on August 31th 2016 inside Robert de Balkany's hôtel rue de Varenne; this lot will be shipped to Sotheby's galleries before the exhibit and the sale.”
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."

Notre horloge constitue un exemple intéressant de l’horlogerie des provinces de Danemark, créé à Thisted au Nord du pays dans le Nord-Ouest de Jylland.