Americana Online
Description:
Chippendale Maple Slant-lid Desk, probably Rhode Island, late 18th century, the thumb-molded lid opens to an interior of drawers and compartments centering a fall-fronted section, on case of thumb-molded drawers and bracket base, refinished, (imperfections),ht. 40 3/4, wd. 35, dp. 18 in.
Estimate $600-800
chips and cracks to lid, shrinkage to sides.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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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