Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Jul 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 835

New England Chippendale Mahogany Block Front Desk

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

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, Massachusetts, circa 1775, figured mahogany throughout, fitted desk interior over four blocked long drawers on blocked straight bracket feet, boldly signed on bottom board "Samuel Haywood", 43 x 44 x 22-1/2 in.

Provenance: Collection of C.L. Prickett

Condition

very good condition overall, fall board hinges replaced, four brasses replaced (others appear to be original), original feet and most blocking with some typical breaks and repairs at facings, other bumps and edge wear

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