the dial inscribed DRECHSLER / H^RY DASSON S^EUR the twin train movement with the Marti seal and numbered 284

Please note that the movement has not been checked for functionality. However, the movement is complete and may be put into a working state by a professional horologist. Bell, pendulum, winder present. A bronze foliate garland is detached from the proper back right hand side of the clock but is present. Tarnishing to gilt bronze and dirt to crevices. Minor chips to edge of marble base.
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.
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Carl Drechsler was a renown Parisian ébéniste (cabinet maker) and bronzier working principally for Richard Seymour-Conway, 4th Marquess of Hertford (1800–1870). Henri Dasson acquired the stock of Carl Drechsler in 1867.

Henri Dasson (1825- 1896) established his workshop at 106, rue Vielle du Temple, after a brief career at Rue des Nonnains-d’ Hières in the fabrication of bronze artifacts and clocks in association with Emile Godeau.  A gifted draftsman, Dasson studied under Justin Marie Lequien, professor at the École Superieur Turgot.  In 1871, he bought the workshop and stock for 14,000 francs from the widow of the ébéniste (cabinet maker) Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen, and soon became recognized as a brilliant ébéniste and bronzier .  Specializing mostly in the production of works from the Garde Meuble National, he participated in the 1878 Paris Exposition Universelle prompting critic Louis Gonse to comment: ‘nouveau venu dans la carrière industrielle, Henri Dasson s'est rapidement crée par la perfection de ses oeuvres une très haute situation à laquelle nous applaudissons chaleureusement.’(New to the industry, Henri Dasson has become highly respected by his peers, thanks to the quality of his creations, we applaud him with great warmth). He was made a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 1883 and was awarded the Grand Prix Artistique at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle. When the business closed in 1894, an auction was organiz♓ed to clear the remainder of his 🦂stock.