12th Aug, 2021 10:30
The Clocks, Scientific & Musical Instruments Auction
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILTMETAL AND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK
LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILTMETAL AND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK,
with two train eight day movement, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, over a porcelain plaque transfer printed with a scene of a young couple courting, with urn finial, on four scroll feet, 40cm high, on a gilt wood plinth
A condition report is offered as an indication of any issues visible to the naked eye. As none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer, buyers must satisfy themselves in respect of condition. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business available on our website.
Sold for £200
Estimated at £100 - £150
Condition Report
Condition good to fair.
Light wear to case as per age. Possible damage to top of finial. Lacking glass dial cover. No key so unable to test mechanism. Also a restoration to sticking mechanism.
The plinth is worn and discoloured to surface.
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