A Chippendale maple drop front desk
19th century
The case with dovetail joints, with locking drop front opening to reveal a fitted interior with drawers and pigeonholes, above three long drawers, raised on bracket feet
42" H x 38.5" W x 20" D

Provenance:
The Estate of Herbert and Ann Lucas

Vertical splits in the wood at sides, one side with a 4" long area of repair. One leg repaired, possibly with other repairs/restoration. With scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Staining verso. Includes a key for small interior cubby, but lacking key for drop front.
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