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The Thomas Thompson FEDERAL INLAID AND FIGURED MAHOGANY TALL-CASE CLOCK, Works signed and case labeled by Simon Willard, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1805
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 89 in. by Width 19 3/4 in. by Depth 10 1/4 in.
Dial inscribed Warranted for Mr. Thomas Thompson and Simon Willard; dial incorporating a date wheel and phases of the moon, the interior of the door retains a paper trade label for Simon Willard. The back of the moon phase wheel inscribed Warranted for Mr. Thomas Thompson and Simon Willard. This clock is in an extraordinary state of presentation. Appears to retain its original weights, finials, and pendulum.
Condition
the bottom of the rear feet have been patched 3/16 in.; the secondary wood is white pine; the clock case has been refinished; the case sides have been trimmed at their tops approximately 2 3/4 in. but appears original in its construction.
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.