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Decorative Arts Auction

June 20, 2016

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LOT 187

Lot 187

Austrian Grande Sonnerie Bracket Clock, Paul Kandler, Trieste, late 18th century

Austrian Grande Sonnerie Bracket Clock, Paul Kandler, Trieste, late 18th century
Lot 187 Details
Austrian Grande Sonnerie Bracket Clock, Paul Kandler, Trieste, late 18th century

the ornately engraved brass dial with signed silvered chapter ring, date and false pendulum apertures and strike/silent, repeat/no repeat dials and lunar calendar in the arch, in ebonized case with giltwood and ormolu mounts
height 21" — 53.3 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $2,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

This case with a few losses including one inch of door frame, side and back door glass panels. Handle may be associated. Movement very dirty and dry but apparently complete and in working order, although not guaranteed. Dial levers missing, hence calendar and strike/repeat dials now defunct.

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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.