Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 983
Rare Pennsylvania Queen Anne Miniature Desk
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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 |
attributed to Chester County, 18th century, figured walnut in fine early surface, fitted interior with two dovetailed drawers, over three long drawers, appears to retain original brass pulls, set on bracket feet, 16-3/4 x 18-3/4 x 9 in., 17 in. case width
Provenance: Estate of H. William Koch, sold Horst Auctions, March 23, 1996; H. D. Wilder Antiques, Elverson, Pennsylvania, purchased May 2005 for $8,500 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Private Collection, North CarolinaCondition
excellent condition overall with original feet and probably original brasses, some minor distress at hinges, distress and cracks at top of case with some minor losses, some edge wear and minor chips at drawer lips, slight polish halos at drawer brasses, minor cracks and flaws at case sides, other scattered flaws consistent with age and use
