Chippendale Block-Front Desk, Three Shell Blocked Interior, Original Brasses - Antique Associated At West Townsend

Chippendale Block-Front Desk, Three Shell Blocked Interior, Original Brasses

Colchester, Connecticut

Chippendale Block-Front Desk, Three Shell Blocked Interior, Original Brasses
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The slant lid opens to reveal the fitted interior featuring three carved shells, the center shell-carved drawer over two conforming blocked drawers is flanked by carved document drawers and a pair of valanced cubbies above blocked drawers [each side] …centering the previously described sections are fan carved drawers above two conforming blocked drawers on either side. The interior is fitted with a total of eleven small drawers recessed above three long drawers. The case containing four graduated blocked drawers [the top drawer having slightly rounded blocking] is raised on a conforming molded base resting on four claw and ball feet – each with double-scrolled returns.

Item Date: Circa 1770

Measurement: Height: 43"; writing height: 30.75"; width: 38.25"; depth: 24"

Material: Cherry, white pine and poplar

Item Condition: Fine original condition, refinished

SOLD

SKU 449-83

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.