Desk, Federal Slant Front, Curly Maple, Boldly Striped, French Feet

New England, nicely figured wood including interior

Desk, Federal Slant Front, Curly Maple, Boldly Striped, French Feet , Image 1

Inside of one short drawer retains a typed label indicating origin and date.

Date: Circa 1790 - 1810

Measurement: H: 42.75", writing H: 32", W: 39.75", D: 20.5"

Condition: Generally very good, wear commensurate with age and use; issues are cosmetic and mentioned for accuracy; minor scratches and wear to top board; typical tight shrinkage cracks to fall board and case sides. Left side with some white scratch marks. Right side partially sun bleached and with horizontal scratch near midsection. Escutcheon and brasses probably replaced. Lid hinges replaced; lid patched accordingly. Some short drawer knobs loose. Scuff mark to upper left corner of lowermost drawer. Crack and repairs to right side foot facings.

SOLD