Bidspirit auction | Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tall Case

Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tall Case Clock - Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tall Case Clock The white painted dial signed made for Johnathan Cook, Aaron Willard, Boston. The case attributed to John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, 1800-1820. Provenance: Thomas Schwenke, American Federal Furniture, New York Exhibition: ”The Bicentennial Exhibition of the United States Constitution, ” Georgetown University, June 25 to August 14, 1988 90 1/2 x 19 x 10 in. (229.9 x 48.3 x 25.4 cm.) Condition: Pierced fretwork likely replaced. Shrinkage cracks to sides bonnet. Repairs to arched molding below fret. Glazing replaced. “Conversation” between saddle board and cheeks convincing. General inlay and construction techniques. Brass inlay stop fluting very rare and high-quality detail. Repair to shaft of pendulum. Some warping and losses to veneer on front left side of base. Breaks and repairs to feet. Front left foot lacking lower half of dove facing.  Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.  PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.  Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.