Chippendale Cherry Fall-front Desk

Description:

Chippendale Cherry Fall-front Desk, Connecticut, c. 1780, the lid opens to an interior of a central prospect door flanked by seven drawers on case of four thumb-molded graduated drawers all on ogee bracket feet, original brasses, old surface, (imperfections),ht. 42 1/2, wd. 39 3/4, dp. 19 1/4 in.

Provenance: According to family history, this desk belonged to Connecticut State Senator Welcome A. Browning of New London County, and descended in his family to the present owner.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

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