George II Mahogany Veneer Kneehole Desk

Description:

George II Mahogany Veneer Kneehole Desk, England, c. 1750, the rectangular top over one long drawer above central frieze drawer and recessed door enclosing shelved interior and flanked by three drawers, on bracket feet, ht. 30 1/2, wd. 33 3/4, dp. 21 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd., Harrogate, 1982.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Recessed door with series of cracks lower left and poor restoration upper left. Shrinkage cracks to case. Scattered minor loss and repairs to veneer. Age typical nicks and scuffs. Oak secondary wood. Original brass pulls and feet. Repair to upper edge molding on the left side.

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