Horloge de parquet en acajou à sonnerie au passage des heures et des quarts travail écossais en partie du début XIXe siècle, signée William Brownlie, Hamilton

le cadran à arche avec anneau horaire (un remplacement) argenté, pièces de coins en bronze doré, ajouré et ciselé, centre gravé, aiguilles ajourées en acier bleui, date par guichet, verre fêlé ; mouvement à trois corps de rouage, manque celui pour les sonneries des quarts, manque la roue pour la date, échappement à ancre à recul ; cabinet associé, le tronc avec colonnes corinthiennes, le chapeau surmonté d’un aigle aux ailes déployés, plinthe reconstruite

The illustration is accurate, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, scratches and marks due to the age and use The glass panel of the front door of the dial is broken, it comes with a rewind key, a pendulum and weights, the movement looks complete although we do not garanty the working order of the menanism. “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."