June 8, 9, & 10, 2022 Fine & Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/8/2022
Connecticut, c. 1780. Constructed in two cases: the bookcase with enclosed bonnet with bold dental cornice and carved rosettes, scroll board beaded at opening and center plinth carved with three spiral turned and carved finials. The doors conform to the bonnet shape. The interior fitted with valanced letter slots and shelves. Additionally there are candle slides. The slant-lid desk section is fitted with a bank of three drawers below a carved center drawer, flanked by three valanced letter slots on each side. Below the writing board are four graduated lipped full-width drawers. The desk has engaged quarter columns with angled ring turnings. Having ogee feet typical of Connecticut valley profile and construction. Patching to lower portions of feet on proper left side, brasses appropriate but not original, finials possibly original.
CORRECTION: Overall height is 98 1/2".
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: Largest: 51 - 1/2" x 42" x 16 - 1/2".