A GEORGE I BURR-WALNUT AND PARCEL-GILT LONGCASE CLOCK, WINDMILLS & WIGHTMAN LONDON, CIRCA 1725

the 12-inch dial with urn and leaf spandrels and signed Windmills & Wightman, seconds dial to the matted centre and a calendar dial in the arch with star-cut center and flanked by dolphin spandrels, five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement, the case with moulded broken-arch pediment centred by two putti holding a cartouche above panels of foliate fret and stop-fluted brass-capped hood pilasters, the well figured trunk door with gilt mouldings above a stepped plinth with wide crossbanding.

M. Darling, 250 Mercer St., Mercer Square, New York

Sotheby's London, March 5, 1981, lot 293

J. A. Neale, Joseph and Thomas Windmills, Antiquarian Horological Society 1999, p. 235

The movement appears to retain the original wheelwork throughout and may benefit from a clean and service; Good restored condition; alterations and additions to hood with replacements to some veneers; loss to veneer facing around arch; glass panels to sides later; replacements to molding of cornice and sides; the case with tearing to veneers to left of door; door slightly warped; lifting and separation to veneers of door with minor perishing to varnish; later gilding to door edge; sides of case with replaced veneer panels; age cracks and tearing to veneer of square plinth along lines of construction beneath; replacements to veneers of the molded base; overall with some old marks and scratches; gilding later.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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