OUTSTANDING CHINESE EXPORT DAVENPORT INLAID DESK BY THE “SHANGHAI CARPENTER”.

OUTSTANDING CHINESE EXPORT DAVENPORT INLAID DESK BY THE “SHANGHAI CARPENTER”. Signed in oriental characters under the left pullout slide. The desk is in an oriental wood with fine graining. The slant lid having what appears to be its original tooled leather top, opens to reveal two drawers over simulated long drawer interior with open compartment. The left brass knob of the long drawer releases a square fitted drawer which comes out of side. A full slide comes out of each side and there are three graduated drawers in front. Each fitted with decorative recessed brass handles and ivory string inlay. The sides have similar inlay. Top desk section slides forward for easy writing and knee comfort. Molded base set on four squat feet ending in casters. A fine oriental copy of an English Davenport desk. SIZE: 34” h x 21” w x 21” d. CONDITION: Very good. Some wear to original leather. 9-26253 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2005

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
	556	$6,037.00	OUTSTANDING CHINESE EXPORT DAVENPORT INLAID DESK BY THE “SHANGHAI CARPENTER”. Signed in oriental characters under the left pullout slide. The desk is in an oriental wood with fine graining. The slant lid having what appears to be its original tooled leather top, opens to reveal two drawers over simulated long drawer interior with open compartment. The left brass knob of the long drawer releases a square fitted drawer which comes out of side. A full slide comes out of each side and there are three graduated drawers in front. Each fitted with decorative recessed brass handles and ivory string inlay. The sides have similar inlay. Top desk section slides forward for easy writing and knee comfort. Molded base set on four squat feet ending in casters. A fine oriental copy of an English Davenport desk. SIZE: 34” h x 21” w x 21” d. CONDITION: Very good. Some wear to original leather. 9-26253 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2005 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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