NEW ENGLAND CHIPPENDALE BIRCH SLANT-LID DESK.

NEW ENGLAND CHIPPENDALE BIRCH SLANT-LID DESK. Second half 18th century. The rectangular dovetailed case with hinged thumbmolded sloping lid opening to an interior fitted with valanced pigeonholes above two document drawers, centering a stack of three blocked and fan-carved drawers and a pair of letter drawers with engaged half-columns, above four long graduated drawers, retaining original brass handles and escutcheons, on a molded base raised on shaped bracket feet with scalloped returns centering a drop pendant. SIZE: 42-1/4″ h. x 39-3/4″ case w. x 21-1/4″ d. CONDITION: Professionally repolished and restored. Base original with restoration. 9-92834 (2,500-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 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
	134	$0.00	NEW ENGLAND CHIPPENDALE BIRCH SLANT-LID DESK. Second half 18th century. The rectangular dovetailed case with hinged thumbmolded sloping lid opening to an interior fitted with valanced pigeonholes above two document drawers, centering a stack of three blocked and fan-carved drawers and a pair of letter drawers with engaged half-columns, above four long graduated drawers, retaining original brass handles and escutcheons, on a molded base raised on shaped bracket feet with scalloped returns centering a drop pendant. SIZE: 42-1/4″ h. x 39-3/4″ case w. x 21-1/4″ d. CONDITION: Professionally repolished and restored. Base original with restoration. 9-92834 (2,500-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 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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