Lot 259
  • 259

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.
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