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A fine Swiss ormolu, enamel-mounted and paste-set, striking and musical portico clock made in the form of a dressing table | Geroge III Period (1760-1820), Late 18thﷺ Century

Auction Closed

April 24, 08:45 AM GMT

Estimate

2,000,000 - 4,000,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

A fine Swiss orꦯmolu, enamel-mounted and paste-s♕et, striking and musical portico clock made in the form of a dressing table

George III Period (1760-1820), Late 18^th Century

Dial: red and white paste-set beze🍒l, whit🌃e enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic quarters

Movement: circular plates with four cylindrical pillars, twin chain and fusée, anchor escapement, hour strikes on a bell, the music in the centre of a base ꦚsection, with barrel pull-wound via a cord issuing to the rear of the case, set off by a release button to the front of the case, plays one single tune

Case: with eight feet base centred by a guilloché enamel panel, delicately decorated with metal foils of gold, green, blue and red on a Royal blue ground, either side with two smaller rectangular panels forming the fronts to drawers, each set with a red and white paste-set knob, with a mirror rising from the case behind the large central panel, the sides applied with musical trophy mounts and with conforming mount to the rear, the platform of the base with matted decoration and with silk-backe꧑d piercings for releasing the sound, the centre mount in the form of an eagle, the columns resting on D-ended plinths, each column adorned with paste gems in the form of leaves and joined by paste-set floral, ea♏ch surmounted by an ormolu vase, the top with a two-handled urn with three paste-set silver floral sticks, its rear door pierced and with silk backing

Size: 61.5 cm high x 33 cm wide x 15.2 cm deep

Magnificent Clocks for the Chinese Imperial Court from the Nezu Museum, Christie’s Hong Kong, Tuesday 27 May 2008, lot 1506, sold 🍌for HKD 7,607,500

優雅瑞士製鎏金，鑲琺琅及料石雙柱梳妝臺形報時音樂座鐘

喬治三世年代 (1760-1820)，18世紀晚期

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a se😼rvice at the buyer's expense.

Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or cro🌳codile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

Prospective bidders 𒐪should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice iౠn the sale catalogue.

"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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."