Federal Inlaid Tiger Maple Slant-lid Desk

Description:

Federal Inlaid Tiger Maple Slant-lid Desk, 19th century, ht. 42 3/4, wd. 43 1/4, dp. 18 1/2 in.
Estimate $700-900

drawers function well but don't fit flush to the case when pushed in all the way, the case is refinished with scattered water stains to the top, large splits to the lid and one side, hinges replaced and patched from likely blowout. The stringing has inconsistency in coloration and exhibits a few minor sections of lifting.


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