A George III mahogany longcase clock signed A. Taylor Bolton

the clockface signed A. Taylor, Bolton, the bell within the movement stamped AINSWORTH WARR. Alterations to works and case, replacements.

Sold in these rooms, February 1, 1992, lot 42

Overall good restored condition; alterations to works and case, replacements; the hood with a replaced finial, and lacking one finial to the central cresting; front columns slightly loose; old repaired break to blind fret banding above the cupboard door of the case; old repaired break to carved Ionic capital of right quarter column flanking the cupboard door of the case; the cupboard to the case with some minor shrinkage and small age cracks; small chip to blind fretwork beneath right quarter-column; age crack to side panel of plinth; the central panel to the plinth with slight warpage and age cracks with subsequent small stress tears and with some inpainting; some of the quoins re-glued and replaced; overall with a later finish and with some old marks, scratches and scuffs.
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.