Circa 1765. A fine diminutive Chippendale slant-front desk, the carved and well developed fitted interior includes three block-and-shell carved banks of drawers, with blocked drawers below letter slots with well scrolled valence drawers above. The block-and-shell carved prospect door conceals three more graduated blocked drawers. Below the writing board are four graduated full-width drawers, with complex base molding and ogee bracket feet with unusual belted top profile. The case sides are single boards. Dovetailing is particularly refined. Both cabinet work and carving are of superior quality. Walnut with secondary woods of chestnut, pine and poplar. SIZE: 43" h x 36-3/4" w x 21-3/4" d. CONDITION: Brasses replaced, cracks and repairs to feet, small loss to proper left rear at bottom. Hinges on fallboard replaced and patching to fall board and stationary board at original hinge location. Patch at center of stationary board and old repairs to corners of writing surface. Older refinish. 49289-5 DH (1,500-3,000)