Carved Sailor-made Folding Desk

Description:

Carved Sailor-made Folding Desk, 19th century, the lid with carved stars and pinwheel, the front with carved pinwheels, opening to an interior with green felt writing surface, four visible compartments, and four compartments under the writing surface, ht. 7, wd. 17 1/4, dp. 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600


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