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Fri, Mar 22, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1261

American Figured Rosewood Cylinder Desk

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

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$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

probably New York, circa 1860s, two arched mirrored doors with carved surrounds, satinwood-lined adjustable-shelved interior, lower case cylinder desk with fitted interior, two paneled doors, paneled back, poplar secondary, 96-1/2 x 45 x 23-1/2 in.

Provenance: Property From an Important Tennessee Living EstateNote:

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Condition

good condition, desk interior lacking ratcheted writing board, later felt, scattered minor molding and carving losses and repairs, lacking part of one escutcheon

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