AMER WINTER 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
FINE DIMINUTIVE TRANSITIONAL QUEEN ANNE TIGER MAPLE SLANT LID DESK.Mid-18th century, New England. The rectangular dovetailed case with hinged, sloping lid resting on lopers, opening to an interior fitted with compartments and small drawers with scalloped and shaped dividers and a central storage compartment over four graduated long drawers with thumb molded edges on a molded base raised on bracket feet with scalloped returns. SIZE: 40" h x 34" w x 15-1/2" d. CONDITION: Surfaces repolished with good, rich color. Matched set of oval brasses later replacements. Top fascia board of interior, framing pigeonholes, now absent; prospect door absent. Lid hinges reset or later replacements. Desk originally in two parts. 52829-90 HMG (3,000-5,000)