UNUSUAL MAINE FEDERAL ACCOUNTANT’S DESK.

UNUSUAL MAINE FEDERAL ACCOUNTANT’S DESK. First quarter 19th century. Unusual country birch and pine example, the rectangular dovetailed case fitted with a sloping lid, the three-quarter picture frame molding centering an inlaid diamond-shaped walnut panel, the lid opening to a storage compartment. The case surmounted by a dovetailed 2-door cabinet above a compartmented long drawer. The whole raised on square molded tapered legs. SIZE: 51-1/2″ overall h. x 29″ w. x 24″ d. PROVENANCE: From an East Sangerville, Maine private collection. Acquired from Robert Hall, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine in the 1950’s by the present owner’s parents. CONDITION: Desk retains old cleaned surfaces, structurally very good. Right rear leg facing with old iron braces at case. 9-94961 (700-900)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

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
	952	$345.00	UNUSUAL MAINE FEDERAL ACCOUNTANT’S DESK. First quarter 19th century. Unusual country birch and pine example, the rectangular dovetailed case fitted with a sloping lid, the three-quarter picture frame molding centering an inlaid diamond-shaped walnut panel, the lid opening to a storage compartment. The case surmounted by a dovetailed 2-door cabinet above a compartmented long drawer. The whole raised on square molded tapered legs. SIZE: 51-1/2″ overall h. x 29″ w. x 24″ d. PROVENANCE: From an East Sangerville, Maine private collection. Acquired from Robert Hall, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine in the 1950’s by the present owner’s parents. CONDITION: Desk retains old cleaned surfaces, structurally very good. Right rear leg facing with old iron braces at case. 9-94961 (700-900) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 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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