02-19-200602-19-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2308Boston
February 19, 2006 11:00 AMCalender
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Chippendale Cherry Slant-lid Desk

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$6,000$6,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2308Location: BostonDate / Time: February 19, 2006 11:00AM

Description:

Chippendale Cherry Slant-lid Desk, possibly Rehoboth, Massachusetts, late 18th century, the slant lid opens to an interior of twelve drawers and six valanced compartments, above a case of four thumbmolded graduated drawers, all on ogee bracket feet, old replaced brass pulls, refinished, (imperfections and minor repairs),ht. 42, wd. 38 1/2, dp. 18 1/2 in.

Provenance: Peleg Peck (ask consignor)...
Estimate $2,500-3,500

plugged holes in drawerfronts from previous brasses, two feet broken and repaired with original pieces,

Keywords

Cherry Slant-lid Desk, Massachusetts, Rehoboth