Chippendale Carved Mahogany Serpentine Fall-Front Desk Possibly by John Cogswell (1769-1789),
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Description
The lid opens to a compartmented interior, centering a prospect door above a cockbeaded case of three graduated drawers on base molding joining tall hairy ball-and-claw feet centering a pierced pendant.
Provenance:
Israel Sack, New York City
Height 44 1/2 inches, width of case 41 1/4 inches, depth of case 20 1/2 inches.
Provenance:
Israel Sack, New York City
Height 44 1/2 inches, width of case 41 1/4 inches, depth of case 20 1/2 inches.
Condition
refinished; brasses are old replacements; lid hinges replaced; repairs to base, including new blocking; drawers with new bottoms and runners; drawer interiors finished; prospect door locked; one interior-mounted drawer runner needs to be reglued.
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Chippendale Carved Mahogany Serpentine Fall-Front Desk Possibly by John Cogswell (1769-1789),
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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