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Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 590

George III Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Estimate: $600 - $900

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, late 18th century, figured lid with bone escutcheon opening to a finely inlaid interior, over five dovetailed drawers with oak linings, on original ogee bracket feet, original brass pulls, 43 x 47-3/4 x 22 in. - Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Condition

some sun fading and finish distress, possibly lacking fittings behind prospect door, original feet with patches, repairs and some later color, some later blocking, scattered fading and finish distress, minor crack at fallboard and at back edge of top, other scattered minor distress and repairs
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