Lot 36
  • 36

A FEDERAL ÉGLOMISÉ PANELED AND GILTWOOD PATENT TIMEPIECE circa 1810

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • In the manner of Simon Willard
  • wood
  • height 40 in.; width 10 in.
  • 101.6 cm; 25.4 cm
the 7-inch white-painted metal dial with Roman numerals indicated by shaped hands, the door painted with an architectural scene over a tapering fluted base.

Condition

Not examined off of wall; good restored condition; age cracks to finial; craquelure to dial; losses to eglomise panel; crack to lower left corner of flaring panel; losses and restorations to painted glass panel below; interior with penciled inscription 'cleaned / rip ...February 13th 1939 / B7317AAC'; 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.