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FEDERAL INLAID AND FIGURED MAHOGANY TALL-CASE CLOCK, works by George Levely, Baltimore, circa 1810
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Wood, metal
- Height 95 in.
Provenance
Carol Harriman Penn Smith Stewart;
Nancy Penn Smith Hannum, daughter;
to the present owner.
Nancy Penn Smith Hannum, daughter;
to the present owner.
Condition
Sides of hood with some age cracks. Dial with losses to gilding and missing hands. Bottom 1/4 inch of molding to proper right side of base of hood replaced. Proper right canted inlay veneer to trunk lifting at base. 3 inch patch of proper left canted inlay replaced. 1/2 x 1/4 inch patch to proper left top of trunk door. Base with lifting to moldings. Feet replaced. Likely lacking top to bonnet.
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.