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Description:
Oak Odd Fellow Desk with Crossed Gavels Decoration and a Pressed-back Armchair, America, late 19th century, molded top and base, applied bead molding on top and corners, the sides with recessed molded panels, the front panel with carved and applied crossed gavels, the back with four small drawers; the chair with floral scroll back, turned stiles and bent armrests, desk ht. 33 1/4, wd. 31, dp. 19; chair ht. 41 1/2, seat ht. 17 3/4 in.
Provenance: Collected from an Odd Fellows lodge in Indiana.
The Thomas and Audrey Metzger Odd Fellows Collection
Estimate $200-300
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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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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