$8,610
Chippendale Mahogany Block-front Slant-lid Desk, Massachusetts, c. 1760-80, the thumb-molded lid opens to a stepped interior of shell-carved prospect door flanked by shell-carved drawers, blocked drawers, and compartments all above three drawers, on a cockbeaded case of four graduated drawers, on claw-and-ball feet with shaped returns, original brass pulls, old refinish, ht. 44 1/4, case wd. 40, case dp. 20 1/2 in. Estimate $8,000-12,000 very good structural condition, with a minor shrinkage crack to a side, but with no major damage, repairs or restorations. Although it has been refinished, it has good color. 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-11-02
