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83 - Cartel watch in tortoiseshell and gilded bronze. Martinot, Paris, 19th century. A contoured case inlaid with tortoiseshell and embellished with a rich bronze frame that outlines its profile with volutes and mythical creatures, ending in curled feet. Full-relief figures of cherubs at the base and a female figure at the top, both in gilt bronze. Embossed brass dial with enamel cartouches and Roman numerals for the hours. Dial and movements signed “Martinot à Paris.” 40 x 20 x 86 cm. The auction house cannot guarantee the authenticity or proper functioning of the clock mechanisms, as these are used items that may have undergone previous modifications. Key missing. The cartouche below the dial shows dents and chipped enamel. A portion of the front glass is missing at the bottom. The case shows natural signs of aging on the gilding and the base plate. There are also small chips on the base plate and lifting/missing sections of the gilded metal inlays on the sides. One hinge on the back cover is presumably missing https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1va6Bdbofnr79dicgIL2MSfJgV8wCZqrx This lot is accompanied by an expert report on the tortoiseshell, which certifies and confirms the type of material.
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Cartel watch in tortoiseshell and gilded bronze. Martinot, Paris, 19th century. A contoured case inlaid with tortoiseshell and embellished with a rich bronze frame that outlines its profile with volutes and mythical creatures, ending in curled feet. Full-relief figures of cherubs at the base and a female figure at the top, both in gilt bronze. Embossed brass dial with enamel cartouches and Roman numerals for the hours. Dial and movements signed “Martinot à Paris.” 40 x 20 x 86 cm. The auction house cannot guarantee the authenticity or proper functioning of the clock mechanisms, as these are used items that may have undergone previous modifications. Key missing. The cartouche below the dial shows dents and chipped enamel. A portion of the front glass is missing at the bottom. The case shows natural signs of aging on the gilding and the base plate. There are also small chips on the base plate and lifting/missing sections of the gilded metal inlays on the sides. One hinge on the back cover is presumably missing https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1va6Bdbofnr79dicgIL2MSfJgV8wCZqrx This lot is accompanied by an expert report on the tortoiseshell, which certifies and confirms the type of material.
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