A Late Louis XVI or Directoire Gilt Bronze and Marble Obelisk Clock and Stand
Circa 1800
the dial marked Fs Berthoud Paris, the works inscribed with a series of illegible numbers.
Height of clock (excluding base) 26 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from a Midwestern Institution

The mounts re-gilded with electro-gilding. The finial detached and needing repair before it can be attached. The movement not stamped. Marble dirty and would benefit from sympathetic cleaning. Restoration to enamel dial around the 12, very visible and discolored. One side mount has been glued. One foot detached from the base. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold "as is," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.