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Fri, Jan 6, 2006 06:00PM EST
Lot 343

Pennsylvania Chippendale walnut slant front desk,a

Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500
Sold for
$23,400
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

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$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
Pennsylvania Chippendale walnut slant front desk, ca. 1780, the fall front enclosing an amphitheater interior with shell carved prospect door, over a case with 4 drawers supported by ogee bracket feet, 43 3/4" h., 37" w., 20" d. One of 4 desks by the same maker (name unknown). Provenance: Worell Family, Kennett Square, Pa; Philip Bradley.

Condition

Feet replaced. Shim added to board - separation in top. Brasses replaced. 3" x 1" patch to side of case. A few small lip repairs.