

The Collections of the Historically Significant Goddard Family of Providence, Rhode Island | Bonhams Skinner
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.
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