Vander Sande Collection | Session II | November 13, 2025
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 1036
Fine and Rare New England Pilgrim Century Tabletop Desk in Early Paint
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold for
$5,500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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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 |
Rhode Island or Massachusetts, possibly the Mason-Messinger shop tradition, 1670-1710, appears to be chestnut and walnut, surviving with a very fine old reddish brown paint surface, wrought iron butterfly hinges, open interior with shelves, the back with scratched initials "RH", rose head nail construction, a rare form and fine condition, 11 x 24-3/4 x 19-1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts
Note: Illustrated in Ward, The Cabinet Maker and the Carver: Boston Furniture from Private Collections, 2013, catalog no. 4
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Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts
overall good condition with expected wear and abrasions to painted surface, lacking some interior dividers, lock with associated filler in key hole, shrinkage crack to bottom Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
