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Day 2: Modern, American, Pottery & British

Sat, Jul 9, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 10, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 835

American Federal Blue-Painted

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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Poplar and Yellow Pine Postmaster's Desk probably Delaware or Maryland, first half 19th century, with two double-panel doors opening to cubbyholes with early paper labels "County Warrants", "Allegheny District Road Warrants", "Newcastle", etc., double-paneled fallboard with compartmented interior, lower section with two paneled doors, shelved interior, original feet and molding, in dry-scraped blue paint, 85 x 52 x 21-1/2 in.. Condition: surface dry-scraped and with associated paint losses, minor losses and distress at cornice molding, other typical surface flaws. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Private South Carolina Collection

Condition

surface dry-scraped and with associated paint losses, minor losses and distress at cornice molding, other typical surface flaws