Boston or Salem, circa 1775, highly figured mahogany, original bold batwing brass pulls and escutcheons, fitted and shell carved interior, on original ball and claw feet, 45 x 43 x 23 in.
Provenance: C.L. Prickett Antiques, purchased June 1999 (accompanied by a copy of appraisal); Collection of Karen Shackleford Moore, Baltimore, Maryland
Literature: The Magazine Antiques, November 1998, p. 557 and C.L. Prickett Brochure No. 4, p. 9 (per the Prickett appraisal).
        
        
        
        
        
     
                
            
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                C.L. Prickett Antiques, purchased June 1999 (accompanied by a copy of appraisal); Collection of Karen Shackleford Moore, Baltimore, Maryland
         
                        
                                            
                            excellent condition, the Prickett appraisal notes the desk is completely original, strip patch at back of one drawer back, typical checking to figured mahogany, other very minor surface flaws, overall outstanding condition
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