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Day 2 - Fine Art & Decorative Furnishings

Sat, Nov 15, 2014 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 16, 2014 09:00AM EST
Lot 638

Ohio Federal Figured Cherry Desk

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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and Bookcase circa 1840s, two paper labels "This secretary was made by Hibbs Bros. near Smyrna, Ohio, for Samuel B. and Lydia(?) Smith who were married 11-18-1845", back with additional label with similar inscription, figured cherry throughout with poplar secondary, fitted desk interior over three dovetailed long drawers, dovetailed and cut nail construction, 81 x 41-3/4 x 22-1/2 in., 38 in. (open), desk interior with later removable board, pulls replaced (one original pull loose but present), minor flaws at crown molding. Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey

Condition

desk interior with later removable board, pulls replaced (one original pull loose but present), minor flaws at crown molding

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