- 4396
Fine Federal Inlaid and Figured Mahogany Shelf Clock, Works by Aaron Willard, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1810
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Mahogany and White Pine
- Height 36 1/2 in. by Width 13 in. by Depth 6 1/4 in.
dial inscribed A. Willard Jr. / BOSTON; back of dial inscribed AWJ; together with a modern wall bracket (2 pieces); fretwork replaced.
Condition
Secondary wood is white pine.
Together with a winder and a later weight.
Retains fragments of its original finial. Fret is a later replacement, with breaks and repairs. Saddleboard appears original. Later bracing to interior.
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.