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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 391

Massachusetts Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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

Boston or Salem, late 18th century, scrolled pediment over two paneled doors with fluted pilasters, fitted interior with three drawers, fitted desk interior with two fan carved drawers, four graduated block front drawers on well carved ball and claw feet, shell carved skirt drop, 94 x 44-1/2 x 26 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

pediment and brasses replaced, otherwise generally good, cracks and minor repairs at fall board hinges, original feet with breaks and repairs, wear at toes, wear at central skirt drop, minor cracks and checking at drawer facings, door hinges replaced, central interior drawer refaced or restored, lacking central finial