Lot 23

Leonard Joel's consultant horologist advises that the movement appears intact but is presently not running and will require servicing. The pendulum and pair of weights are present. No winding key is present.

The case is in generally good condition, consistent with age and type, with typical minor shrinkage cracks (the most pronounced being that across the front of the plinth of the trunk, as visible in the catalogue photo), light bumps, and general wear. The central finial is a replacement (and is a little loose). The trunk door retains its lock but no key is present for this.

The gilding to the finials and the capitals and bases of the hood columns has been refreshed; the same probably applies to parts of the decoration generally, including around the base of the plinth, but not obviously so. The raised lacquer work to the front of the trunk appears original and generally well preserved but the varnish over this, as on the case overall, is somewhat discoloured, variously yellowed through to mottled brown and in some small areas, mostly around the edges of the trunk doors and surrounding parts and the left side of the trunk, darkened to an opaque brown.



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