Description:
Federal String-inlaid Mahogany Butler's Desk, Middle Atlantic States, c. 1810-15, the case of four drawers, the topmost with two-drawer facade and fold-down writing surface, opening to central prospect door flanked by drawers and valanced compartments, replaced brasses, refinished, (imperfections),ht. 41 1/4, wd. 40, dp. 19 1/4 in.
Estimate $600-800
patches, cracks, and repairs to feet. There is a triangular patch at the left front foot, some roughness at the left rear foot and to the case above, and cracking at the front right and left feet.
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