$5,000
Federal Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Glazed Desk/Bookcase, possibly Rhode Island, c. 1810-15, the top section with shaped pediment joining beaded panel and reeded plinth above glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves and string-inlaid cupboard doors opening to drawers and compartments, set into the lower section of fold-down writing surface and cockbeaded drawers on shaped apron joining French feet, ht. 85, lower case wd. 40 1/2, lower case dp. 19 in. Furniture from a Salem, Massachusetts, Collection Estimate $2,000-4,000 Refinished, three cracked panes of glass, shrinkage separations in the side boards, veneer patches in skirt, bottom drawer has a slight upward bow, but it does close properly. 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:
2020-04-01
