attributed to the shop of Duncan Phyfe, New York, 1810-1820, very finely crafted, with figured solid mahogany top, over three dovetailed frieze drawers, over two paneled cabinet doors opening to shelved interiors, on leaf carved lion's paw feet, 32-1/2 x 47 x 22-3/4 in.Note: Flat top desks are an exceptionally rare form in New York Classicalÿfurniture. The correspondence from Peter Hill notes that this is the only example he is aware of. A related desk with bookcase top is in the collections of the New York Historical Society and descended in the family of Colonel Henry Rutgers (1735-1840). A photo of the New York Historical Society piece accompanies the lot.ÿ; Provenance: former Collection of William Jacobs, Newtonville, Massachusetts; Peter Hill, New Hampshire, purchased April 1977 for $9,000 (accompanied by original receipt and extensive correspondence from Peter Hill regarding the attribution of the desk and rarity of the form); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia good condition overall, rear molding of top replaced, veneer on one side of back replaced (veneer overall on back may be later in date, see Peter Hill's notes), scratches, wear, and stains to top, minor sun fading, some very minor veneer chips at lower skirts, one lion mask brass pull probably original with three cast to match it, no foot repairs found