Lot 577 email save

ENGLISH CHIPPENDALE SLANT FRONT DESK.

ENGLISH CHIPPENDALE SLANT FRONT DESK.
Mahogany with oak and pine secondary. Inlaid interior with outlined drawers, writing surface and light and dark checked steps lead to compass star on the prospect door. The four columns pull out, revealing secret compartments. Overlapping thumbmolded drawers and shaped bracket base. Some loss and repair. 40"h. 39 3/4"w. 20"d. 29"h. writing height.

Condition report

Condition: Pieced repairs to drawer fronts,. Edge loss,. Appears to have had shelves or drawer in tall cubbies. Als may have had something behind prospect door. Feet have repairs and replacements.

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