A few examples of appraisal values for
GOVERNOR WINTHROP

• GEORGE III CARVED MAHOGANY CLOCK,
  GEORGE III CARVED MAHOGANY CLOCK, DIAL SIGNED JOHN BARR, PT. GLASGOW7 ft. 10 3/4 in. x 20 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. Note on the interior door: 'This clock was imported in 1751 by Obadiah Curtis, a ship owner of Boston. Mr. Curtis' family arrived in Boston in 1630 with Governor Winthrop's party of Puritans. He was born in 1724 and died November 11, 1811, the son of Samuel Curtis. Mr. Obadiah Curtis was a member of The Boston Tea Party, objecting to the tax on tea imposed on the American Colonies. His loyalty to King George was weakened further by the closing of the port of Boston by the British in 1775, where he is reported to have had interests in 14 ships which were then at sea and could not return to their home port. During the ensuing military confrontation between the Colonies and the British, the lead weights in this clock were melted down to be used in the Battle of Bunker Hill, where the British took great losses to capture the heights above Boston Harbor. Being unable to hold these heights, the British were forced to abandon the Port of Boston to the Revolutionaries. This clock descended from Obadiah Curtis to his daughter Martha, wife of Samuel Clarke. Her husband had also joined the Revolutionary cause, having interests in a dozen ships which were stranded by the closing of the port of Boston. At the death of Martha in 1841, this clock came to her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rebecca Clarke. Mrs. Clarke gave it to her daughter, Sarah, the painter, then of Newport, R.I., but who subsequently moved to live permanently in Rome, Italy to pursue her painting career. At this time, deciding not to ship the the clock overseas, she gave it to her brother, Samuel C. Clarke, who was then living in Milwaukee and who later moved to Marrietta, Georgia. It was returned to Boston in 1920 to Eliot C. Clarke, another descendant of Obadiah Curtis. It descended to his son James F. Clarke of Boston and from him to his sold Eliot C. Clarke of New York City. It has registered time in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Georgia and New York for 234 years. Lithgow, Millbrook, NY 1985. Condition The finials and tops of the columnar supports are added later with restorations to the top crest and bonnet with age cracks and minor losses. Both side panels and base with old age splits, some of the panels are warped with old restorations. The dial has oxidized and the interior mildewed. Lacking a door key and pendulum. It has two associated weights and one winding key. Not currently in working order. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• FEDERAL STYLE SATINWOOD, INLAID
  FEDERAL STYLE SATINWOOD, INLAID BURLWOOD AND MAHOGANY GOVERNOR WINTHROP STYLE DESK, H: 37, W: 49, D: 26 INFederal Style Satinwood, Inlaid Burlwood and Mahogany Governor Winthrop Style Desk, H: 37, W: 49, D: 26 in
• Ca. 1940 mahogany Governor Winthrop
  Ca. 1940 mahogany Governor Winthrop desk, with oxbow front, a slant lid with a fitted interior, over four drawers, on claw and ball feet. 40”H x 32”W x 19”D Condition: scuffing to finish and feet CT Transfer Fee $30
• A vintage mahogany Governor
  A vintage mahogany Governor Winthrop slant-lid desk with a fitted desk interior, serpentine front with four drawers on claw and ball feet. 42”H x 36”W X 21”D Condition: slight abrasions CT Transfer Fee $30
• MAHOGANY GOVERNOR WINTHROP FALL
  MAHOGANY GOVERNOR WINTHROP FALL FRONT DESK BY MADDOX: 4 drawer serpentine front under slant front top. Fitted interior includes 7 drawers, 8 small slots and fan carved door. 41 1/2'' tall x 21 deep x 38'' wide.
• Governor Winthrop style bookcase
  Governor Winthrop style bookcase desk with two glass doors over slant lid drop front ball and claw feet solid batwing handles mahogany finish 81 1/2'' h. x 36'' w. x 20'' d. some scratches and surface loss.
• C. 1940's Governor Winthrop style
  C. 1940's Governor Winthrop style desk. 31'' W 17'' D 43'' Ht.
• Diorama of a colonial paneled LR
  Diorama of a colonial paneled LR with fireplace, sofa, blue wing chair, secretary desk, Governor Winthrop desk, 3 fold screen, blue and white porcelain accessories, dragon design blue and white Chinese rug, 26" w, 15" h, 19" d, mahogany case Estimate $400-600
• GOVERNOR WINTHROP STYLE FLAME GRAIN
  GOVERNOR WINTHROP STYLE FLAME GRAIN MAHOGANY BALL AND CLAW FOOT SECRETARY DESK: Broken pediment with turned flame finial, bubble glass, 85'' h., 32 1/2'' w., 18'' d.
• 20th c. Governor Winthrop style
  20th c. Governor Winthrop style serpentine desk. 36'' W 20 1/2'' D 42'' Ht. as found.
• C. 1940' s Governor Winthrop
  C. 1940' s Governor Winthrop secretary. 32'' W 16'' D 83'' Ht.
• EARLY MINIATURE GOVERNOR WINTHROP
  EARLY MINIATURE GOVERNOR WINTHROP TYPE DESK: Early 19th century miniature fall front desk. Hand written on bottom drawer ''John Brown Chase Suffolk December 14th 1814'' with some illegible writing as well. 6 7/8'' x 6 1/2'' x 2 1/4''.CONDITION: Note scratches wear appropriate with age.
• C. 1940's Governor Winthrop style
  C. 1940's Governor Winthrop style desk. 36'' W 21'' D 41 1/2'' Ht.
• CLASSIC GOVERNOR WINTHROP STYLE
  CLASSIC GOVERNOR WINTHROP STYLE DROP FRONT DESK: Scandia Furniture, Rockford IL. Serpentine front of four drawers, ball and claw feet. Fitted interior. 41 1/2''h. x 36'' wide x 37'' deep.CONDITION: Note loss of bale.