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A GEORGE III PARCEL-GILT GREEN-JAPANNED and polychrome decorated MUSICAL TABLE CLOCK, Robert Ward, London Circa 1780
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- pine
- height 21 in.; width 14 1/4 in.; depth 10 1/2 in.; dial 7 in.
- 53.3 cm; 36.2 cm; 26.7 cm; 17.8 cm
the arched dial signed Rob. Ward / Abchurch Lane / London, flanked by subsidiary dials for strike/silent and tune selection including: Thomas I cannot; An Ayre; The mouse trap; Bright Aurelia; Hunt ye squirrel; Butiful Phillis; the three train fusee movement with verge escapement. Decoration to case refreshed and restored.
Provenance
Vernay & Jussel, New York
Sotheby's, New York, 1980
Condition
Good condition. The case with over-painting to the bonnet and with refreshment to decoration, especially around the door and 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.