American, early 19th century, figured cherry throughout, fitted desk interior, inlaid drawers with kite escutcheons, barber pole inlaid skirt, faux paneled prospect door, cherry with walnut (butternut?) secondary, 45-1/2 x 38-3/4 x 20-1/2 in.

brasses possibly original (posts replaced, no plugged holes), scattered patches and repairs, including strip patch at fall board attachment and triangle patch to fall board, three side foot facings replaced, original skirt and blocking, scattered cracks, minor losses at inlay, some sun fading, other scattered patches and minor repairs