mid 19th century, brass inlay, opening to a divided interior with velvet writing surface and inkwells, compartment lids with bone finials, drawer to proper right side, one interior lid marked "G.R. Cholwell/Maker/24 Maiden Lane/N.Y.", bronze inlaid cartouche inscribed "J.S.W. For C.P. Oct. 19th, 1850", 7-1/2 x 20 x 10-7/8 in.
Provenance: Gift of Helen C. Marjorie and Florence Parker, Brooklyn, New York, 1960; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
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Gift of Helen C. Marjorie and Florence Parker, Brooklyn, New York, 1960; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
scratching, wear, and some staining to wood; discoloration to brass elements, lacking escutcheon, writing boards cracked, interior dividers fit loosely, lacking base boards and element of veneer at proper right rear corner, inkwell with small chip, scattered minor pest damage
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