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A CLASSICAL MAHOGANY AND STENCIL-DECORATED EGLOMISE PANEL PATENT TIMEPIECE Boston, Massachusetts, Circa 1810
Estimate
1,500 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- height 33 in.; width 10 in.; depth 4 in.
with a painted dial inscribed A. Willard Jr., BOSTON, also inscribed in the center area Patent, decorated with a depiction of a naval engagement of an American ship with a British ship, possibly depicting the Constitution and the Guerriere.
Condition
Finial Replaced; signature appears enhanced; bottom eglomise panel replaced; with restorations. Lacking approximately 1 inch of the bottom of the proper right front foot facing.
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.