Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 987
George III Figured Mahogany Architect's Desk
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
British, 18th century, with ratcheted leather lined molded top, tilting in both directions above a pull out front drawer with sliding writing board over compartmented interior, set on tapered legs, each case side with hinged candle slide, 28-1/2 x 35-1/2 x 23-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Bluffton, South Carolina CollectionCondition
shrinkage cracks and veneer distress to top with associated distress to leather writing surface, some minor warping, scattered veneer chips and repairs, brasses replaced, lock missing, varnish distress with some bloom and discoloration, laminate legs as made with some possible repairs, probably original casters, drawer interior lacking some small dividers
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