Federal Mahogany and Bird's-eye Maple Desk/Bookcase

Description:

Federal Mahogany and Bird's-eye Maple Desk/Bookcase, northern New England, c. 1810, the top section with three short drawers and three hinged doors opening to multi-drawer and compartmented interior, set into projecting lower section with fold-out writing surface and three drawers on vase- and ring-turned legs, the case embellished overall with bird's-eye maple panels bordered by crossbanding and checkered stringing, brasses appear to be original, refinished, (imperfections),ht. 50 3/4, wd. 42, dp. 20 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

minor veneer loss, cracking to veneer.

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