A FRENCH 18TH CENTURY MARBLE CATHEDRAL AND GILT BRONZE SHELF CLOCK carved and pierced white marble architectural form case with spire top containing a chain drive Fusee movement with gilt bronze face plate. Height 20 inches. Exhibited in a later (19th century) marquetry rosewood base with glass dome (not illustrated). Estimate $1,000-$1,500
Condition report
The items sold are often of considerable age and will exhibit wear, usage and damage often NOT LISTED IN THE DESCRIPTION. The absence of condition remarks in the description DOES NOT mean the item is in perfect condition. Please note that Jackson’s is pleased to provide our opinion of the condition of items offered for sale upon request. This service is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation. All lots are sold AS IS and there will be NO RETURNS BASED ON CONDITION. Subsequently, if a prospective buyer has not examined the property to their satisfaction before the sale, or his/her agent has not inspected the property, JACKSON’S RECOMMENDS THAT THEY NOT BID ON THE PROPERTY. Again, prospective buyers are in ALL CASES responsible for determining the physical condition of lots as there are NO RETURNS based on condition.
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