Mahogany Slant-lid Desk

Description:

Mahogany Slant-lid Desk, probably Massachusetts or Maine, late 18th century, multi-drawer compartmented interior and case of thumb-molded drawers on bracket feet, original brasses, old refinish, (minor imperfections),ht. 43 3/4, wd. 38, dp. 20 in.

Provenance: Descended in an early southern Maine family.
Estimate $800-1,200


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