A Queen Anne walnut marquetry longcase clock, Daniel Quare, London, circa 1705, movement and case associated

11-inch dial with floral winged cherub spandrels, signed Dan Quare, London, matted centre with decorated seconds dial and date aperture, ringed winding holes, the movement with five knopped and ringed pillars, anchor escapement, internal locking plate striking on a bell, the later associated case with caddy cresting, moulded cornice and brass-capped hood pilasters, the trunk door inlaid with panels of bird and flower marquetry and inset with a lenticle, the ides divided into panels with boxwood stringing, the plinth and base with similar marquetry 

PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT IN PERSON. Dial is dirty, silvering to rings rubbed, hour and minute hands replaced, seconds hand lacking. Movement is complete but very dirty and will require complete service and overhaul, escape wheel replaced but otherwise appears to retain the original wheelwork, bell stand bent and loose, bell damaged with a piece missing. Later associated case in distressed condition with finials and blocks lacking from top of hood, frieze fret blocked, side frets badly damaged/missing, caps to right rear pilasters lacking, the whole covered with a thick layer of distressed varnish, base possibly replaced. With pendulum, 2 brass-cased weights, no winder or case key.
"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."

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