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Premier Auction - Session II | November 12, 2022

Sat, Nov 12, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 828

Rhode Island Chippendale Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Newport, late 18th century, fitted interior with central shell carved prospect door revealing three additional small drawers, over four long drawers, ogee bracket feet, white pine secondary throughout, 41-1/2 x 38 x 22 in.

Note:

Accompanied by letter (presumed authentic) found hidden in the desk: "Wd. 21 1927, Dear Santa, I would like a new pillow, a doll, a green & yellow car, a dolly that opens her mouth to eat her supper, a little piano, and an orange. Love, Suzane Simond."

Condition

good condition, brasses replaced, original feet and blocking in good condition with typical minor bumps, minor losses and repairs at drawer lips, other typical flaws

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