American Chippendale Birch Slant-Front Desk, Second Half 18th Century

Item Details

The dovetailed case features a hinged writing surface and a fitted interior with valanced compartments and six drawers, two of which have fan-carved details. Below are four graduated drawers with brass bail handles and the case rises on ogee bracket feet. It has poplar secondary woods.

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Condition

- overall with various surface wear including scratches/marks, nicks/small chips, and abrasions consistent with age and use; the surface has been sanded and refinished at some point; other possible repairs/restorations.

Dimensions

Item #

19CIN023-197