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A George III gilt-metal mounted kingwood musical bracket clock signed William Devis, London
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- kingwood, brass
- height 25 1/4 in.; width 15 1/2 in.; depth 9 in.; dial 10 1/4 in.
- 64.1 cm; 39.4 cm; 22.9 cm; 27.3 cm
the 10 1/4 inch silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals centering three winding holes and a square date aperture within pierced foliate spandrels centered by a pair of putti holding a crown beneath a subsidiary seconds dial flanked by pierced foliate spandrels with dolphins, the back plate signed Wm Devis / London, the six-pillar three-train movement with anchor escapement, striking on the quarter hour and with a nest of eight bells and two other bells, the case with domed top flanked by pierced gilt-metal foliate panels and surmounted by a bail handle, the arched glazed door raised on a molded plinth on gilt-metal bracket feet.
Condition
Overall good restored condition; some inpainting to molding around top panel; small veneer patch to the left the arch of the glazed door; veneer patches to the arch of the door frame and some small patches and infilling to the left side of the frame; glass of door probably replaced; tarnishing to the silvered chapter-ring and to brass plate, the side panels probably originally with pierced metal fretwork and now with glass panels; the back door with some replacements to venners with some inpainting; the apron with some age racks to veneers sand with some patches to the corners above some of the feet with inpainting; overall with some old marks and scratches.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.