An American Panorama: North, South, East and West | May 9, 2024
Thu, May 9, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 559
American Chippendale Figured Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Boston area, late 18th century, fitted interior with central shell drawer, four dovetailed long drawers with original batwing brass, on bracket feet, 44 x 40 x 22 in.
Provenance: Bequest of Mrs. Ethel B. Hanford; Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund
Condition
good condition overall, two interior drawers replaced, two brass escutcheons replaced, fall board hinges reset (strip at inside edge and minor warping at fall board), original feet and most blocking with some later braces
Available payment options
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Bequest of Mrs. Ethel B. Hanford; Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund
