Federal Curly Maple Slant-Front Desk, New England, Probably Connecticut, Circa 1790-1800

Description: Federal Curly Maple Slant-Front Desk
New England, Probably Connecticut, Circa 1790-1800
The slanting hinged lid opening to view a central prospect door flanked by eight short drawers with white-glazed porcelain pulls. Minor losses and repairs to the case; the brasses appear to be original.
Height: 40-7/8 in (103.8 cm); Width: 39 in (99.1 cm); Depth: 20 in (50.8cm)Property of Various Owners

Condition: As noted, restored and refinished; missing veneers and patches.

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