06-07-200906-07-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2460Boston
June 7, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Diminutive Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Fall-front Desk

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$2,133$1,800
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2460Location: BostonDate / Time: June 07, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

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.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

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.

Keywords

Federal Mahogany waterfall, Federal waterfall, Mahogany Veneer waterfall, Mahogany waterfall, New England