A REGENCY BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD DESK, 1830s, the pierced three-quarter gallery with repeating double "C" scrolls interlocked with rippling shell fans, surrounding a rectangular top inlaid with wood stringing, brass flowers, and quatrefoil leaf patterned border, over a skirt with two locking frieze drawers and central stile inlaid with restrained, cut brass "buhl work" neoclassical fronds, the inlay repeating in the round, raised on a trestle base with vent carved corbels on rounded ogee style feet with inlaid brass starbursts, joined by a later turned and stained wood stretcher. Height: 29" Width: 46" Depth: 28 1/2" Provenance: Collection of Pat L. Harris, Houston, Texas.

Stretcher likely not original, apparent wear, scratches, dents, patina, stains, possible restorations. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."