Discovery
Description:
Victorian Walnut and Curly Maple Davenport Desk, late 19th century, the carved gallery over slant-lid with leather writing surface, opening to a curly maple interior fitted with a central compartment flanked by four pigeonholes and two drawers, over a recessed and paneled case with one door revealing four drawers, (imperfections),ht. 32 1/2, wd. 25 1/4, dp. 24 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
wear throughout
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