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A Very Fine and Rare Federal Giltwood and Eglomise Bridal Paneled Patent Time Piece, works by Aaron Willard, Jr., carved eagle probably by Samuel McIntire, Boston, Massachusetts, Circa 1810
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 42 1/2 in. by Width 10 in. by Depth 4 in.
the bottom eglomise panel inscribed A. WILLARD JR. BOSTON., the throat panel inscribed PATENT.
Provenance
Peter Sawyer, Exeter, New Hampshire;
Clark Pearce, Essex, Massachusetts
Clark Pearce, Essex, Massachusetts
Condition
Losses to parcel-gilding throughout consistent with age; the convex glass pane on dial broken in two pieces; dial with abrasions and craquelure, the fluted base pedestal associated; eagle finial cracked and re-glued at neck/head, eagle re-gilded.
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.