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Gübelin fl. 1854 A Neo-Renaissance gilt-bronze, mother of pearl and coral inlaid table clock Lucerne, early 20th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gübelin
- height 11 1/4 in. ; width 9 1/2 in.
- 28.5 cm; 24 cm
the dial inscribed GUBELIN SWISS.
Condition
Overall good condition. One crack to top inlaid border. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Wear to the lock dial.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The firm of Gübelin was founded in Lucerne, Switzerland by Mauritz Breitschmid on October 4, 1854. Under the leadership of his son-in-law, Jakob Eduard Gübelin, the firm flourished as Lucerne became a tourist center. The company moved to larger premises at Schweizer Hofquai in 1903. Following the appointment of his son, Eduard Gübelin, as director in 1925, the firm began to produce unusual high quality clocks in small numbers.