AN AMERICAN FLAME MAHOGANY SERPENTINE SLANT FRONT DESK, 1780-1815, the rectangular top above a hinged flame mahogany slant front panel enclosed by boxwood string inlay, opening to a writing surface before a similarly inlaid central locking door, opening to reveal two short drawers and storage compartments, flanked by vertical slide pockets and various arched pigeon hole compartments with short and long drawers, on a lower case of four graduated serpentine drawers with brass handles centering later oval escutcheons within string line inlay, over a conforming molded plinth raised on shaped bracket claw and ball feet flanking a carved scrolling shell skirt pendant. Height: 45.00" Width: 41.50" Depth: 23.00"

Good condition for antique furniture of this age, use and materials including but not limited to; old marks and scratches, chips, some old water/candle rings on top and interior writing surface, buildup throughout and escutcheons are replaced. This desk was restored within last 50 years. When opened the writing surface is at 33.50". Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."