10th Apr, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST
Sold for £250
Estimated at £100 - £200
. Red marble clock - metal surfaces have been later painted with gilt paint, bottom left side mount is damaged, the marble base with small chips to the edges in parts, the dial with minor scratches, the minute hand is slightly bent, later pendulum, movement is dirty, movement is fully wound but not working. French porcelain - the metal surfaces have been later painted with gilt paint, the back right foot has been replaced and is damaged and loose with large crack and in need of repair, the top finial is broken but present and in need of repair, front porcelain is loose, dial is rubbed in parts, retailers signature is slightly rubbed, the hands have been re gilded with gilt paint, movement is fully wound and not working, movement is dirty
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