August Americana
Description:
Mahogany and Brass Portable Folding Desk, N. Starkey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1845-56, brass-bound, with exterior end drawer opening to a deep blue wool felt writing surface, the underside of one board with printed "N. STARKEY" label, desk contains twelve issues of The Sailor's Magazine spanning January through December 1853 and one June 1922 issue; two albumen photographs of Cozzens drawings, a Perils of the Ocean and Ben Boatswain's Yarns or Tales of the Ocean booklets; three paper advertising items; two inkwells; a sander; and a pen, ht. 6 1/2, wd. 18, dp. 10 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
Ben Boatswain, PhiladelphiaStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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