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Sat, Jan 15, 2011 09:00AM EST
Lot 637

Massachusetts Chippendale cherry slant front desk,

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for
$1,185
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$500,000 $50,000
Massachusetts Chippendale cherry slant front desk, ca. 1775, the fall front enclosing a fitted interior with tombstone panel prospect drawer over a case with four drawers supported by ogee bracket feet, 43 1/2" h., 38" w. A handwritten label identifies the original owner as Joseph Dean (1751-1838) of Taunton.

Condition

Brasses replaced. A few lip repairs. Imperfections to finish on drawers. Repaired breaks to feet and base moldings. Right proper front foot pieced 4".