Shaker Pine, Cherry, and Birch Sewing Desk

Description:

Shaker Pine, Cherry, and Birch Sewing Desk, New England, mid-19th century, the top section lifts off the base, turned walnut pulls appear original, old refinish, (minor imperfections),overall ht. 42, wd. 29 3/4, dp. 28, ht. to work surface, 25 3/4 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

work surface with 16 in. shrinakge crack; back overhang of top has mounted iron brackets on underside, to compensate for another crack; round nails added to supplement backboard.

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