$3,750
Original color with skinned finish. Light overcoat to top. Various normal edge wear/nicks/chips, largest 1" x 1/2" on rear left foot. Chip and small repair to bottom left edge of drop front near the hinge. Some pin-holes and nicks along top front edge, minor seam split to top right side. Interior: moderate wear and finish loss, especially to inside of drop-front, including one 1/2" gouge. Some stains and fading, two replaced corbel elements under letter holders. Left slide appears to be replaced. Comes with key for small upper interior compartment. GUSTAV STICKLEY Rare early drop-front desk, Eastwood, NY, ca. 1902-04; Ghost of early decal; 47 1/2" x 39" x 15"; Literature: The Craftsman, October 1901 USA
Auctioneer:
Rago
Date:
2019-09-21