Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 853
American Chippendale Walnut Slant Front Desk
Estimate: $600 - $900
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 |
Pennsylvania or possibly Southern, 18th century, finely fitted interior with eight blocked small drawers, fluted document drawers centering a block and shell carved prospect door opening to two additional drawers, case with five dovetailed drawers, yellow pine and white cedar secondary, set on ogee bracket feet, retaining an old mellow surface, 42-3/4 x 37-1/2 x 21-1/2 in.
Condition
feet and brasses replaced, slant lid lacking escutcheon plate, scattered minor losses and repairs at drawer lips, hinges replaced, fall board appears early, but hinge history not a perfect match, other scattered surface wear, stains, and minor repairs consistent with age and use
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