AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
CHIPPENDALE PINE SLANT-LID WRITING DESK ON FRAME.Fourth quarter 18th Century, New England. Nice example in two parts with simulated mahogany grained decoration. The upper dovetailed case with sloping hinged lid opening to a storage well with molded edges fitted to the rectangular lower case within a molded frame. The case with pull-out writing slide above a single long drawer with molded edge raised on square legs joined by box stretcher. SIZE: 48-1/2" h x 38" w x 25" d. CONDITION: With old intact surfaces, the hinged lid in red paint and the case of simulated graining as noted. Two wood knobs original. Small losses and abrasion from in use wear, otherwise good. 49922-28 HMG (800-1,200)