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Massachusetts Federal Mahogany Lady's Writing Desk
Estimate:
$800 - $1,200
Passed
Live Auction
Thursday Premier Auction, June 27, 2019
Description
Boston, circa 1810, 16 inch raised drawer box with flat top and center section with drawers and pigeon holes enclosed by double solid panel doors and having distinctive lunette inlay associated with John & Thomas Seymour, double side compartments with solid panel doors and short drawers beneath, hinged fold-out writing board supported by double side lopers, three long drawers beneath with feathered inlay and unique brass acorn key hole covers, reeded legs with hollow, bulb and taper feet, 35 in. H., 41 1/4 in. W., 21 in. .
Condition
baize lining of writing board loose, some missing veneer (some parts present), some old veneer damage and repair