Decorative Arts Auction

December 05, 2016

LOT 206

Lot 206

French Napoleon III Three Piece Sevres Style Porcelain Mounted Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture, c.1870

French Napoleon III Three Piece Sevres Style Porcelain Mounted Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture, c.1870
Lot 206 Details
French Napoleon III Three Piece Sevres Style Porcelain Mounted Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture, c.1870

each piece raised on giltwood plinth and under glass dome with ebonized base
clock dome height 22" — 44.5 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $2,640
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

In very good condition.

LOT 206
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.