- 1072
Very Fine and Rare Federal Inlaid and Figured Mahogany Tall-Case Clock, works by Simon Willard (1753-1848), Boston, Massachusetts, Circa 1799
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 99 3/4 in. by Width 21 1/4 in. by Depth 10 in.
the dial signed Simon Willard, the back of the moonphase impressed OSBORNE'S / MANUFACTORY / BIRMINGHAM.
Provenance
Joatham Bigelow (1745-1803), Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts;
to his daughter Celinda Bigelow, Phillipston, Massachusetts;
Augustus Rich, Phillipston, Massachusetts;
Clarence Otis Bigelow;
Robert R.L Bigelow;
Robert Pratt Bigelow;
thence by descent to the current owner.
to his daughter Celinda Bigelow, Phillipston, Massachusetts;
Augustus Rich, Phillipston, Massachusetts;
Clarence Otis Bigelow;
Robert R.L Bigelow;
Robert Pratt Bigelow;
thence by descent to the current owner.
Condition
Overall fine condition. Wear commensurate with age and use.
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.