Dreweatts 1759
Lot 121
A GEORGE III ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE CLOCK CASE BY MATTHEW BOULTON AND JOHN FOTHERGILL, CIRCA 1771 Formerly with clock or timepiece movement to interior and on figural mounted base, the ovoid body inscribed "Αϊ Αϊ / Ταύ Κυθέρϵιαν /Απώλϵτο /Καλοṡ Ἀδωνιs" above pedestal mounted with a medallion, later plinth 28cm high, base 10.5cm wide Literature: N. Goodison, 'Matthew Boulton's Allegorical Clocks', Connoisseur, February 1973, pp. 106-111. N. Goodison, Ormolu: The Work of Matthew Boulton, London, 1974, p. 127 and p. 308, plate 44. For a complete version of this case by Boulton and Fothergill and with the clock movement attributed to John Whitehurst of Derby, please see Christie's London, The Exceptional Sale, 6th July 2023, lot 32. Condition Report: Good, structurally secure. The lid is removeable and although of roughly the same colour and form- almost certainly a replacement being not quite for the "leaf clasp" form of known examples. The clock mechanism and dial are missing. As per cataloguing plinth is associated with vacant holes visible from previous mount points. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer