Lot 1047

PORTABLE WRITING DESK - Early 19th c. New England

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Writing Desk: Writing desk. English, early 19th century. H 39-1/2" W 25-1/4" D 14-1/4" Condition: Very good antique condition with minor to moderate surface wear due to age. No major damage noted.

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Early 19th Century New England Maple and Mahogany Desk: Early 19th Century New England Maple and Mahogany DeskWidth: 39 1/2”Depth 20 1/2”Height: 46 1/4”

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Pair of French Brass Mounted Marquetry Cabinets: Pair of brass mounted marquetry cabinets. One with drop down writing desk. France, 19th century. H 52-1/4" W 23" D 13". CONDITION: minor losses and imperfections Some warping to tops. Loose pieces. Pl

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Early 19th Century Writing Desk Made In Westminster England: 28"H, 53"W, 24"D

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NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY CHIPPENDALE SLANT-LID DESK Late: NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY CHIPPENDALE SLANT-LID DESKLate 18th/Early 19th CenturyIn hardwoods under a red painted finish. Slant lid encloses a typical stepped and sectioned interior. Case with four graduated

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Virginia Desk: Virginia desk. Walnut and yellow pine. Early 19th century. H 40-3/8" W 30-3/8" D 20-1/2". Condition: Original condition. Copy and paste link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1jp0dl5

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Foot Stool, Writing Desk, and Doll's Chair: Foot stool, doll chair and writing lap desk blue paint. American. 19th century. Stool: H 10" L 16" W 5-3/4". Chair: H 17-1/4" W 8-1/4" D 8-5/8". Desk H 11-1/2" L 16" D 4-1/4". American. 19th century.

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Federal Mahogany Inlaid Tambour Desk New England, 19th century,: Federal Mahogany Inlaid Tambour Desk New England, 19th century, top section two tambour doors opening to dovetailed drawers, center door with curly maple oval inlay, hinged fold-out writing surface, t

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18th or early 19th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk: New England Maple Chippendale Slant Front Desk with stepped gallery and pull out lid supports, slant front opens to a fitted interior with drawers and cubbies , with 4 graduated drawers with later bal

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American Captain's Chest: probably New England, late 18th/early 19th century. with early red painted surface and painted writing at front "Charles McSwiggan passenger Derry to Boston wanted on the voyage."H15 1/4" W31 5/8" D17

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Russian Neoclassical Mahogany Desk: Russian Neoclassical Mahogany Desk, early 19th century, in the Jacob style, the rectangular top with an inset leather writing surface and reeded brass banding, above a frieze fitted with a central dra

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7189 Early 19th C. Burled Walnut 2-Pc. Writing Desk: Height: 58 in. (147.32 cm) Width: 48 in. (121.92 cm) Depth: 22 in. (55.88 cm) Country of Origin: England Style: Louis XVI Condition: Restored Year: 19th C. Magnificent early 19th C. burled walnut and

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk: English or American, late 19th C. 41-1/4"h x 37"w x 25-3/4"d Provenance: Property from a Private New England Collection

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19th C. Early American Slant Front Secretary Desk: A New England slant front secretary desk in flame mahogany and curly maple, presenting a drop front over three drawers raised on low feet, retaining the original brass hardware and finish, circa 1850.

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Writing Box Antique 19th c. Portable Desk Secretary: Very nice small, campaign style portable 19th century (~1815) writing desk most likely from York, England. Doubles as a small end table when closed- open to reveal leather covered writing area and 2 s

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19th C. Russian Bronze Bear & Malachite Desk Set: Russian bronze bear with malachite base desk set. Very fine quality. Early 20th century. W 7-3/8" D 4-3/8", H 3-1/4". Excellent condition without damage.

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PORTABLE WRITING DESK - Early 19th c. New England

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PORTABLE WRITING DESK - Early 19th c. New England Figured Maple Writing Box, opening to a plum velvet slanted writing surface, both leaves hinged to reveal storage, mahogany edged and with mahogany bottle partitions and pen tray at top, lock has inlaid diamond escutcheon, no key, drop bail brass handles on sides, shallow full depth drawer on short side has drop pin lock, miniature brass handle, 6 1/4" x 21 1/2" x 11". Losses and inletted repairs to edges of thick veneer, shrinkage cracks.