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The Jerold D. Krouse Collection: Masterpieces from America & Ireland | November 11, 2025

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Presenting the Collection of Jerold D. Krouse of Natchez, Mississippi. With a discerning eye, he assembled an exceptional collection of Irish furniture and silver, as well as American furniture. A lifetime of collecting yielded the finest examples of carved George II and Philadelphia Chippendale, tables, chairs, chest-on-chests, and other furnishings, with a George Wicks tureen, a tea caddy set, and other museum quality silver objects. The common thread throughout the collection is the exquisite furniture echoed by the ornate figural motifs adorning the silver making this collection unique.
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Lot 28

Fine Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Starting Bid
$2,000

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circa 1770, with extravagantly carved desk interior, the prospect door opening to a removable section revealing a tier of small drawers and fitted into a removable box, and with two secret document drawers, the case with inset quarter columns and pierced brasses, ogee bracket feet, 42-1/2 x 40 x 22-1/2 in.

Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. James Eric Butt, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania; Sotheby's New York, January 17, 1997, lot 796; The Jerold Krouse Collection

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Mr. and Mrs. James Eric Butt, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania; Sotheby's New York, January 17, 1997, lot 796; The Jerold Krouse Collection

scattered restorations and repairs, possibly original brasses (lower drawer brasses reset), feet have been reset, small strip patch at prospect door attachment, probable strip patches at fall board hinges, rebuilding to some drawer secondary surfaces, one short drawer facing rebacked, some backboards reset and/or replaced, chip at lock catch, other scattered patches and repairs 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.