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Day 2: Modern, American, Pottery & British

Sat, Jul 9, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 10, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 699

Massachusetts Chippendale Figured

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
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Mahogany Serpentine Slant-Front Desk Boston area, circa 1770, dovetailed drawers with white pine secondary, fitted interior with some early red paint, serpentine long drawers, brass carrying handles, front with ball-and-claw feet, ogee bracket feet on back, 44 x 42 x 22 in.. Condition: brasses and front feet replaced, very minor patches and cracks at drawer facings, other typical minor flaws. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Back of prospect door with old jelly label "This desk belongs to Gordon Donald Jr."; Estate of Julia Johnson, Eastern Shore, Virginia

Condition

brasses and front feet replaced, very minor patches and cracks at drawer facings, other typical minor flaws