Premier Auction
Sat, Feb 5, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 702
New England Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Desk
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
Massachusetts, late 18th century, fall front with opening to a fitted interior with two shell carved drawers, over four graduated serpentine dovetail drawers, probably original pierced brass pulls and escutcheons, white pine secondary, bracket feet, 41-3/8 x 41-1/4 x 21-1/2 in.
Condition
good condition overall, minor warping to fall board and patch at one hinge, original feet and blocking with scattered breaks and repairs, minor sun fading and color variation, possible restoration at lower part of skirt drop
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