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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.
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.