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[Revere, Paul.] Engraved watch paper for A[aron] Willard, Watch & Clock Maker, Boston. Boston, 1781

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Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 2258

[Revere, Paul.] Engraved watch paper for A[aron] Willard, Watch & Clock Maker, Boston. Boston, 1781

Schätzpreis
5.000 $ - 6.000 $
Zuschlagspreis:
6.250 $
Beschreibung:

[REVERE, PAUL.] A[ARON] WILLARD, WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, BOSTON. [ENGRAVED BY PAUL REVERE BOSTON, 1781] Circular watch paper, 2 in. diameter (50 mm). Original slits around edges, to fit paper inside back of concave pocket watch, manuscript note on verso: "Nath'l Clap. Glass & Clean'd $1.25. July 14, 1827"; some browning. The only known watch paper engraved by Paul Revere done for Aaron Willard the famous Boston clock-maker. The design depicts an angel blowing a trumpet, Father Time, a clock, and a watch. One of two states, no known priority. This state has a simple ampersand without flourish; the other state has a more elaborate ampersand (and other differences). Watch papers were round decorative papers placed inside pocket watches to protect the inner workings from dust. They also served as decorative advertisements for watchmakers. Records of watch cleanings were often written on verso. A remarkable survival. "The search for such a watch paper [recorded in Revere's ledger] has gone on for many years" (Brigham, writing in 1954). LITERATURE:Brigham, Paul Revere's Engravings pp. 122-23, both states illustrated; Spear, American Watch Papers pp. 67-68.Condition ReportCondition as described in catalogue entry. 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.

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 2258
Auktion:
Datum:
27.01.2020
Auktionshaus:
Sotheby's
New York
Beschreibung:

[REVERE, PAUL.] A[ARON] WILLARD, WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, BOSTON. [ENGRAVED BY PAUL REVERE BOSTON, 1781] Circular watch paper, 2 in. diameter (50 mm). Original slits around edges, to fit paper inside back of concave pocket watch, manuscript note on verso: "Nath'l Clap. Glass & Clean'd $1.25. July 14, 1827"; some browning. The only known watch paper engraved by Paul Revere done for Aaron Willard the famous Boston clock-maker. The design depicts an angel blowing a trumpet, Father Time, a clock, and a watch. One of two states, no known priority. This state has a simple ampersand without flourish; the other state has a more elaborate ampersand (and other differences). Watch papers were round decorative papers placed inside pocket watches to protect the inner workings from dust. They also served as decorative advertisements for watchmakers. Records of watch cleanings were often written on verso. A remarkable survival. "The search for such a watch paper [recorded in Revere's ledger] has gone on for many years" (Brigham, writing in 1954). LITERATURE:Brigham, Paul Revere's Engravings pp. 122-23, both states illustrated; Spear, American Watch Papers pp. 67-68.Condition ReportCondition as described in catalogue entry. 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.

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 2258
Auktion:
Datum:
27.01.2020
Auktionshaus:
Sotheby's
New York
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