Lot 71
  • 71

WILLIAM AND SAMUEL JONES | A GEORGE III PORTABLE TABLE ORRERYLONDON, CIRCA 1794

Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jones
  • A GEORGE III PORTABLE TABLE ORRERYLONDON, CIRCA 1794
  • diameter 32cm
the hand-cranked orrery with central brass sun, ivory mercury and venus, the 1¾-inch globe with paper gores and ivory moon, steel pointer, mounted on a circular oak horizon covered with an engraved paper entitled A table of the principal affections of the planets, Jan 1st1794; Designed for the new portable orreries by W Jones; and Made and sold by W & S Jones, 30 Holborn, London, on turned feet

Condition

some edge damage to the oak horizon plate, printed sheet is dirty but otherwise good. Orrery is dirty, pointer loose. With a bone handled hand crank.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."