AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD INLAID DRESSING MIRROR AND MAHOGANY BRASS BOUND TRAVELING DESK.1)England, circa 1790. Of bold serpentine form with three drawers in base and rectangular backward canted looking glass, retaining original lacquer quilt drawer pulls. Well modeled ogee feet are original. A very finely crafted and particularly beautiful example. Mahogany and satinwood veneers with oak secondary wood. 2) The hinged sloped cover opens to a writing surface tooled in red leather with gold highlights. Interior having two clear glass inkwells and pen tray. The side having a long drawer with flat handle. Key is present. SIZE: 1) 32-1/2″ t x 20″ w x 7-3/4″ d. 2) 6-1/4″ h x 14″ w x 9-3/4″ d. CONDITION: 1) Generally good with some minor losses and repairs to veneer, one foot facing not present. Retains original backboard and probably mirror glass, finials and mounting hardware. 2) The interior writing surface is as found with one section in pieces with leather detached, in need of repair. Cover with a warp and crack to side, in need of restoration. 49866-3 CAR (300-500)