The Goddard family was one of the most prominent families of Providence, Rhode Island, who resided in one of Providence's finest neo-classical mansions for generations. For over two centuries, the family assembled a remarkable collection that Bonhams Skinner proudly presents at auction. Highlights in the collection include an extraordinary early walnut bombe burl musical tall case clock by Jan Christian Sauer, Amsterdam, with astrological dial playing twelve tunes, an exceptional c. 1765 Philadelphia Chippendale carved and figured mahogany dressing table, colonial American silver from Newport, Rhode Island, and Boston, Chinese export porcelain, antique oriental rugs, and related decorative art from America and Europe. Previews available at our Marlborough gallery, April 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or by appointment.

Exceptional Carved and Figured Mahogany Chippendale Dressing Table, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1765.

Dutch Burl Walnut and Inlaid Eight-day Musical Longcase Clock, Jan Christian Sauer, Amsterdam, c. 1765,

Portrait of the Ship Providence and Related Covered Glass Urn, 19th century.

China Trade Chippendale Side Chair, late 18th century.

Silver Porringer, Samuel Vernon (1683-1737), Newport, Rhode Island, early 18th century.

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