Federal Inlaid Mahogany Desk/Bookcase

Description:

Federal Inlaid Mahogany Desk/Bookcase, Massachusetts, c. 1800-10, the shaped crest joining paneled plinths with brass ball finials, above glazed doors opening to two shelves, three drawers, and valanced compartments, the lower section with fold-down writing surface on a case of cockbeaded crossbanded drawers on flaring French feet, replaced brasses, ht. 75 3/4, wd. 40, dp. 21 in.

Provenance: Israel Sack, illustrated in American Antiques from Highland House, Vol. II, page 485, plate 1182.
Estimate $2,000-4,000


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