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Description:
Small Adjustable Mahogany Carved and Veneer Desk or Bookstand, possibly Boston, c. 1820, the small rectangular tray above a tooled-leather writing surface which hinges to reveal an interior with two drawers and hinged support apparatus for adjusting the top's angle when open, and small side-mounted pen drawer, all mounted on a hexagonal adjustable post with wooden thumbscrew tightener, carved leafage, and pedestal base with three scroll-carved feet, (imperfections and veneer cracking),ht. 30 1/2, wd. 17 1/2, dp. 16 in.
Estimate $300-500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen 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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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