Fine and Rare Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Slant-Front Desk, Benjamin Frothingham (1734-1809), Charlestown, Massachusetts, Circa 1785
Fine and Rare Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Slant-Front Desk
Benjamin Frothingham (1734-1809)
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Circa 1785
With Benjamin Frothingham's paper label affixed to central drawer of interior.
Height 43 1/2 in. by Width 42 in. by Depth 22 in.
Condition Report:
Replaced hardware. Patch around proper left hinge. Secondary wood is white pine. Cracks and bottom three inches to front feet patched, though feet are original. Cherry interior drawers. 3/4 angle, heads on, label on interior.
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Fine and Rare Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Slant-Front Desk
Benjamin Frothingham (1734-1809)
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Circa 1785
With Benjamin Frothingham's paper label affixed to central drawer of interior.
Height 43 1/2 in. by Width 42 in. by Depth 22 in.
Condition Report:
Replaced hardware. Patch around proper left hinge. Secondary wood is white pine. Cracks and bottom three inches to front feet patched, though feet are original. Cherry interior drawers. 3/4 angle, heads on, label on interior.
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