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The Whorf Family Federal Inlaid and Figured Mahogany Tall Case Clock, works by Simon Willard, Roxbury, Massachusetts, circa 1817
Estimate
25,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- dial inscribed WARRANTED BY S. WILLARD for Mr. John Whorf.
- Mahogany and White Pine
- Height 92 1/4 in. by Width 20 3/4 in. by 10 7/8 in.
with pendulum, two weights and a winding key with original finials. Dial inscribed WARRANTED / BY S. WILLARD / for Mr. John Whorf; underside of base bears graphite inscription Davenport / March 1817; case bears a later silver plaque engraved Bequeathed to the / New England Historic Genealogical Society / by / Philip A. Whorf / 1918.
Provenance
John Whorf (1785-1854), Barnstable, Massachusetts;
Thomas Rider Whorf Jr. (1815-1887), Barnstable, Massachusetts;
Philip A. Whorf (1841-1916), Barnstable, Massachusetts;
New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
Thomas Rider Whorf Jr. (1815-1887), Barnstable, Massachusetts;
Philip A. Whorf (1841-1916), Barnstable, Massachusetts;
New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
Condition
Secondary wood white pine.
Original fret re-glued.
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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.