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VERY RARE QUEEN ANNE SULFUR INLAID WALNUT TALL CASE CLOCK, WORKS BY GEORGE HOFF, LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA, 1774
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Inscribed J.K. 1774 on sulpher inlay on clock, and George Hoff / Lancaster on pewter nameplate
- walnut
- Height 86 1/2 in. by Width 20 1/4 in. by Depth 10 1/4 in.
Sulfur inlay in door J.K. 1774, dial inscribed GEORGE HOFF LANCASTER. Feet, sulfur inlay and the dial's corner spandrels replaced. Case retains a dark rich surface.
Provenance
Philip H. Bradley Co. Antiques, Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
Condition
Images of clock before restoration available from department. It appears that there was a later cornice applied to top as evident from shadow, now removed.
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.