EARLY AMERICAN PINE POSTMASTER’S DESK ON LATER FRAME EACH IN BLUE PAINT.

The desk and property of Captain Oliver Bourne (1797-1881), shipowner and postmaster of Kennebunkport, Maine. The pine desk in two parts. The original desk with hinged sloping lid with breadboard ends opening to an interior fitted with a bank of three small drawers flanked by pigeonholes within a well. The back fitted with a single enclosed shelf. The whole in early robin’s egg blue paint. Now fitted to a custom made pine frame. The desk within a molded frame raised on chamfered square legs joined by a chamfered and molded box stretcher. The desk frame in blue paint. SIZE: Overall 6′ 1-1/4″ h x 33-1/2″ w x 25-1/2″ d. CONDITION: The desk with wonderful patina and color, surfaces untouched with normal and expected wear. The desk well fitted to its benchmade frame. Frame with no visible defects, damages, or repairs. Very good overall. 51970-3 (800-1,200) – Lot 2457

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

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
	2457	$363.00	EARLY AMERICAN PINE POSTMASTER’S DESK ON LATER FRAME EACH IN BLUE PAINT. The desk and property of Captain Oliver Bourne (1797-1881), shipowner and postmaster of Kennebunkport, Maine. The pine desk in two parts. The original desk with hinged sloping lid with breadboard ends opening to an interior fitted with a bank of three small drawers flanked by pigeonholes within a well. The back fitted with a single enclosed shelf. The whole in early robin’s egg blue paint. Now fitted to a custom made pine frame. The desk within a molded frame raised on chamfered square legs joined by a chamfered and molded box stretcher. The desk frame in blue paint. SIZE: Overall 6′ 1-1/4″ h x 33-1/2″ w x 25-1/2″ d. CONDITION: The desk with wonderful patina and color, surfaces untouched with normal and expected wear. The desk well fitted to its benchmade frame. Frame with no visible defects, damages, or repairs. Very good overall. 51970-3 (800-1,200) – Lot 2457 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 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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EARLY AMERICAN PINE POSTMASTER’S DESK ON LATER FRAME EACH IN BLUE PAINT.