AMERICAN PINE AND BIRCH SLANT LID DESK.

AMERICAN PINE AND BIRCH SLANT LID DESK. Mid 19th Century. Probably from midwestern United States, mid 19th Century. Rectangular form having top with a hinged and molded slant lid opening to a series of cubby holes. Set back on the rectangular case with overhanging top having an arrangement of two banks of four drawers centering a paneled and molded door opening to four shelves. The whole on a valanced and scalloped base. SIZE: 50″ h x 45″ w x 19″ d. CONDITION: Stripped with an old refinish, outline at very top of desk which may indicate that at one time had a secretary top. Backboards on top section original; bottom section having been replaced with masonite and pencil notation indicating that the drawers have been rebuilt from the backboards that were on the bottom of the desk. 9-91360 (300-500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2008

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
	1134	$230.00	AMERICAN PINE AND BIRCH SLANT LID DESK. Mid 19th Century. Probably from midwestern United States, mid 19th Century. Rectangular form having top with a hinged and molded slant lid opening to a series of cubby holes. Set back on the rectangular case with overhanging top having an arrangement of two banks of four drawers centering a paneled and molded door opening to four shelves. The whole on a valanced and scalloped base. SIZE: 50″ h x 45″ w x 19″ d. CONDITION: Stripped with an old refinish, outline at very top of desk which may indicate that at one time had a secretary top. Backboards on top section original; bottom section having been replaced with masonite and pencil notation indicating that the drawers have been rebuilt from the backboards that were on the bottom of the desk. 9-91360 (300-500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2008 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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