$1,400
Queen Anne Walnut Carved and Inlaid Fall-front Desk, possibly New Hampshire, early 18th century, the compass star-inlaid lid opens to an interior of compartments and drawers and document drawers faced with pilaster fronts and flame finials, on a case of four thumbmolded, string-inlaid, graduated drawers on bracket feet, brasses replaced, (restoration), ht. 42 3/4, wd. 34 3/4, dp. 19 1/2 in. Note: A note found inside the desk states that the desk was originally in the Jaffrey house in Newcastle, New Hampshire.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-10-27