A Benjamin Vulliamy Partial Gilt Bronze-Mounted Royal Crown Derby Porcelain and Carved Marble Clock on a Mahogany and Satinwood Pedestal, circa 1790 Marks: Vulliamy 80 x 35-1/8 x 15 inches (203.2 x 89.2 x 38.1 cm) (overall) Inscribed: Fugit irreparabile tempus, Virg. Property from the Collection of Mrs. Henry Ford II HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

The work presents well, with minor losses to veneer on pedestal. Minor fills to both sides of pedestal. Fading to painted mid-body. Cherub is missing a pinky finger; other figure is missing half of its index finger. Adhesive residue to one figure's foot. Small chips to marble steps; an area of professional restoration to proper left side of steps. Heritage does not guarantee the working order or overall completeness of clock mechanisms.
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