Description:
Carved Cherry Slant-lid Desk, Massachusetts or New Hampshire, mid to late 18th century, the lid opens to a shaped interior with central star-carved prospect door flanked by document drawers, short drawers, and compartments, above a case of four graduated drawers, on four short cabriole legs ending in pad feet, original brasses, refinished, (restoration),ht. 42 1/2, case wd. 36, case dp. 17 1/2 in.
Provenance: Israel Sack.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
legs replaced, some returns appear original. interior drawer carved with shells rebuilt.
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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