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A rare Hungarian silver-cased mantel clock, Michael Krempels, Hermanstadt (Nagyszeben), circa 1775
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- signed on backplate, base with case maker's mark ESW and 13
- Silver
- height 8 3/4 in.
- 22.2cm
arched case topped by urns of foliage, white enamel dial with black roman numerals on gilt frontplate applied with silver swags and with strike/silent hand, sides chased with trophies of music, the back with a large martial trophy, the spring driven movement with fusee, striking and with pull repeat on a nest of two bells
Provenance
H.S. Wellby, London, 1967
Condition
a few leaves missing from urns, swags reattached to central urn, a click missing from backplate, base with some missing and replaced screws
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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.