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A VERY FINE AND RARE FEDERAL INLAID AND FIGURED MAHOGANY DWARF TALL CASE CLOCK, Works by Philip R. Bennett, South Hingham, Massachusetts, Circa 1821
Estimate
15,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 50 7/8 in. by Width 11 7/8 in. by Depth 5 7/8 in.
Dial inscribed Philip R. Bennett. With a weight-driven movement with both a striking and an alarm mechanism. Inscribed in Ink inside the waist door Made by Philip R. Bennett at So. Hingham Mass 1821. Fretwork replaced.
Condition
Secondary wood is white pine. Some restoration to feet.
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.