FINE MAHOGANY BRASS BOUND CAMPAIGN DESK.

Mid 19th century, London, England. James Schoolbred & Co. was established in London in the 1820’s and flourished through the 19th century, manufacturing quality mahogany furniture of the day. This labeled example marked “Jas Schoolbred & Co.” stamped on upper drawer of case. The rectangular brass bound case with three-quarter brass gallery, above 2 banks of 2 short drawers, each with hinged locksides centering a hinged leather lined writing slope, opening to an interior fitted with a storage well and pigeon holes, and flanked by tooled leather writing surfaces. The lower case fitted with banks of four short drawers centering a sham drawer above a knee hole, raised on a brass bound plinth. The desk fitted with recessed brass campaign “style” hardware and with carrying handles. SIZE: 39″ h overall, 53″ w, 27-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Lower case was tight, vertical shrinkage cracks. Surfaces retain original finish with rich mahogany coloration. Original tooled leather surfaces intact. Very good overall. 50800-75 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2186

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2186	$1,185.00	FINE MAHOGANY BRASS BOUND CAMPAIGN DESK. Mid 19th century, London, England. James Schoolbred & Co. was established in London in the 1820’s and flourished through the 19th century, manufacturing quality mahogany furniture of the day. This labeled example marked “Jas Schoolbred & Co.” stamped on upper drawer of case. The rectangular brass bound case with three-quarter brass gallery, above 2 banks of 2 short drawers, each with hinged locksides centering a hinged leather lined writing slope, opening to an interior fitted with a storage well and pigeon holes, and flanked by tooled leather writing surfaces. The lower case fitted with banks of four short drawers centering a sham drawer above a knee hole, raised on a brass bound plinth. The desk fitted with recessed brass campaign “style” hardware and with carrying handles. SIZE: 39″ h overall, 53″ w, 27-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Lower case was tight, vertical shrinkage cracks. Surfaces retain original finish with rich mahogany coloration. Original tooled leather surfaces intact. Very good overall. 50800-75 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2186 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE MAHOGANY BRASS BOUND CAMPAIGN DESK.