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Georgia historical desk and bookcase,

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highly figured mahogany veneers throughout, removable cornice, two gothic glazed doors opening to fitted and adjustable shelved interior, three dovetailed drawers with poplar secondary, one signed "W.J. Northern", fold-down writing flap with probably original leather, single long drawer over two paneled doors opening to shelved interior, shaped skirt, American, circa 1830s, 83 x 43-1/2 x 20-1/2 in.; accompanied by two keys. Old refinishing with surface wear, separations and abrasions, brass pulls replaced, minor cracks to glazed doors, other veneer chips, cracks and abrasions. Provenance: Accompanying documents indicate that this desk was owned by Georgia Governor W.J. Northern, who served as governor from 1890-1894. He purchased it from a Dr. Connell during the Civil War; by descent to Northern's grand-daughter; Brick Store Antiques, Gainesville, Georgia; purchased from the above by David Williams, 2006; Estate of the Late David C. Williams, Atlanta, Georgia

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