Sold for:
$4,500
$4,500
John Linsly Queen Anne Cherry and Beech Slant-lid Desk, North Branford, Connecticut, area, c. 1730-50, the interior with valanced compartments with drawers and a covered well, engraved brasses appear to be original, old surface, (repairs), ht. 42 1/4, wd. 36, dp. 18 1/2 in. Provenance: Linsly Homestead, North Branford, Connecticut. Note: Accompanied by the Last Will and Testament of John Linsly, dated 1775. The will refers to a writing desk, which may well be this one.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-03-03
