Premier Auction | May 19, 2023
Fri, May 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 668
Southern Federal Walnut Desk and Bookcase
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
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 coastal Virginia or Carolina, late 18th/early 19th century with restorations, dentil molded cornice over bookcase section with fitted interior, fall board opening to fitted desk interior, four graduated drawers appear to retain their original brasses with cast backplates, set on dovetailed bracket feet, appears to have yellow pine and cypress secondary by eye, 84 x 38-1/2 x 19-1/2 in.
Condition
restorations and repairs, feet and base molding largely restored (some elements possibly original), possible strip patch at interior fall board hinges, top board of lower case replaced, several interior valances off but present, one valance drawer restored, cornice restored, scattered trimming and renailing to backboards, other possible restorations and alterations, bookcase doors restored, three board desk lid possibly restored (strip patch at interior hinges)
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The Estate of Sarah S. Harrison, Greenville, Delaware
