Country Americana
Description:
Mahogany Oxbow Serpentine Desk, Massachusetts, late 18th century, the lid opens to an interior with central prospect drawer, flanked by three drawers and four valanced compartments, above a cockbeaded case of four graduated drawers, all on claw-and-ball feet centering a drop pendant, old replaced brasses, (refinished, imperfections),ht. 43 3/4, wd. 42, dp. 24 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
desk has been refinished, and exhibits deep scratches to the lid, shrinkage cracks to the sides, replaced and cracking hinges and patches on the lid and the drop pendant
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