- 6014
Rare William and Mary Inlaid and Figured Walnut Tall-Case Clock, works attributed to Jacob Godshalk, Montgomery County, Towamencin Township, Pennsylvania, dated 1772
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Walnut
- Height 84 in. by Width 23 1/2 in. by Depth 13 3/4 in.
case door inlaid with date 1772, retains a dark rich historic surface. bottom 1 in. of feet replaced.
Condition
Repair history on inside of door. Retains a crazed surface. Small patch to inside of door. Bottom one-inch of feet pieced. With pendulum, door key, one weight, winding chain and pulley and lockplate
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.
Catalogue Note
A clock with an identical dial signed by Jacob Godshalk in the collection of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania [see James W. Gibbs, Pennsylvania Clocks and Watches: Antique Timepieces and Their Makers, (Philadelphia: The Pennsylvania State University, 1984), figs. 96-7, pp. 130-1].