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Description:
Tiger Maple Slant-lid Desk, possibly Rhode Island, last half 18th century, the lid opens to an interior of valanced compartments and a central prospect drawer above a case of four thumbmolded drawers on ogee bracket feet, old replaced brasses, (imperfections and restoration),ht. 40, wd. 36 1/4, dp. 18 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
evidence of insect damage at one time, base restored, patches to thumb molding
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