$2,133
Diminutive Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Fall-front Desk, New England, c. 1810, the fall front with an exterior of two panels bordered by cockbeading opens to an interior of three drawers, above a case of four cockbeaded graduated drawers and slightly flaring feet, brasses appear to be original, refinished, (imperfections), ht. 41 3/4, wd. 22, dp. 16 1/2 in. Note: Family history indicates that this piece of furniture may have been made for a ship's captain to be used at sea. a little sunbleaching to top, lower section of the backboard replaced, horizontal rail directly beneath lid is replaced, we are not able to detremined whether the fall front is intentionall bowed - the supports are correspondingly cut out.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-06-07
