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CLASSICAL GILTWOOD AND ÉGLOMISÉ PANELED PATENT TIMEPIECE, ELNATHAN TABER, ROXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1815
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- giltwood, eglomise
- Height 42 in. by Width 10 in. by Depth 4 in.
Inscribed E. Taber, Roxbury; reverse of base églomisé panel inscribed with various 19th century cleaning dates.
Provenance
Mr. Avery, Amherst, Massachusetts (First president of the Clockmakers Assoc. of America);
Dr. Pierson.
Dr. Pierson.
Condition
67.12.0 losses and repairs to gilding especially on corners of throat and base door, very minor loss to painted dial, eglomise panel in door with a diagonal crack running from base to top; paint on eglomise panel appears untouched,
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.