08-14-201008-15-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2010 03:00 PMCalender
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Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Inlaid Desk

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$1,185$1,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2509Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 15, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Inlaid Desk, Michael Pearson, New Hampshire or Massachusetts, 1809, old refinish, replaced wooden pulls, (minor imperfections),ht. 54, wd. 41, dp. 19 1/2 in.

Note: Underside of base inscribed in period chalk "Michael Pearson May Nine (?) 1809 Made This," and carved with the initials "MP." Drawer divider inscribed in pen "Gertrude Pierce Aug. 24 1901. This secretary was given to me in September 1894 by Lucy G. (Brown) Rogers of Manchester, NH."
Estimate $800-1,200

shrinkage cracks to door veneer, minor loss of inlay

Keywords

Michael Pearson, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, MP, Manchester, Lucy G. (Brown) Rogers, secretary