2170

$3,851.25

MASSACHUSETTS CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY OXBOW SLANT LID DESK.

Third quarter 18th century, Boston. This diminutive example with hinged sloping lid opening to an interior with an arrangement of step back valance pigeon holes and drawers centering a bank of document drawers the uppermost shell carved. Case with four graduated serpentine long drawers raised on a molded base with pronounced ogee bracket feet with bold scalloped returns. Desk fitted with oval brasses of the period. SIZE: 41-1/2″ h x 37-1/2″ case w x 19-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Desk with old crusty dark surface. Backboards and feet original. Desk is structurally sound with small losses to thumb molded edge of lid. Based molding with roughness along edges within normal and expected parameters. Old surface on top of desk has been partially stripped and removed. Proper right front foot has been broken off and replaced with original foot secured by wood screw. 50564-6 (800-1,200) – Lot 2170

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

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