03-04-201203-04-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2585BBoston
March 4, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Chippendale Carved Mahogany Slant-lid Desk

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$3,185$2,600
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2585BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 04, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Chippendale Carved Mahogany Slant-lid Desk, probably Massachusetts, c. 1760-80, the stepped interior with central fan-carved drawer, with flanking valanced compartments and drawers, on a cockbeaded case of four graduated drawers on a claw-and-ball foot base centering a drop pendant, brasses appear to be original, (imperfections),ht. 41, wd. 39, dp. 21 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

shrinkage cracks and patches to sides, left side of lid with added strip.

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