John Linsly Queen Anne Cherry and Beech Slant-lid Desk

Description:

John Linsly Queen Anne Cherry and Beech Slant-lid Desk, North Branford, Connecticut, area, c. 1730-50, the interior with valanced compartments with drawers and a covered well, engraved brasses appear to be original, old surface, (repairs),ht. 42 1/4, wd. 36, dp. 18 1/2 in.

Provenance: Linsly Homestead, North Branford, Connecticut.

Note: Accompanied by the Last Will and Testament of John Linsly, dated 1775. The will refers to a writing desk, which may well be this one.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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