11-19-201611-19-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2961BBoston
November 19, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Glazed Inlaid Mahogany Desk/Bookcase

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2961BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 19, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Glazed Inlaid Mahogany Desk/Bookcase, Massachusetts, c. 1810-15, the shaped cornice with three inlaid plinths above hinged glazed doors centering mirrored panels opening to adjustable shelves, with tambour doors below opening to drawers and valanced compartments, flanking a prospect door bordered with wavy birch and patterned inlay banding, conformingly inlaid foldout writing surface, above a case of three drawers flanked by ring-turned, reeded posts continuing to vase- and ring-turned legs, three sections with sides of panels set with inlaid mitered frames, ht. 99, wd. 41 3/4, dp. 23 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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