Pendule en bois noirci et bronze doré, travail anglais d'époque George III, vers 1765

le cadran signé MARTINEAU / LONDON, la caisse surmontée d'un dôme couronné de la figure du Temps, de vases fleuris et des allégories de l'Hiver et du Printemps, les montants ornés de termes féminins, reposant sur des pieds en enroulement

The illustration is accurate, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, scratches and marks due to the age and use. The protecting door at the back of the case is slightly broken, the small key to open this door is missing, a minor chip to one key hole on the dial, chronos figure was holding something which is now missing, nice gilding nice chasing, nice movement which looks complete although we do not guarantee the working order. “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.
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Joseph Martineau, actif à Londres au milieu du XVIIIe siècle, descendait de la dynastie des horlogers français bien connue, les Martinot : son ancêtre Barnabé s'était établi en Angleterre dès le XVIIe siècle et y mourrut en 1662.