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Lot 2320
Mid-Atlantic Chippendale Walnut Slant Front Desk
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 18th century, white pine secondary, dovetailed case, hinged molded lipped lid with bread board ends, loper support, an exceptional interior featuring ten valanced pigeon holes, two vertical document drawers and ten small drawers with include two small pen drawers, four graduated lipped drawers, bracket foot base.

43 x 38 x 20.25 in., case width 36 in.

From the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. James Ross Johnson, Jr., Charlotte, North Carolina

Cut, patch and repair to top and lid by escutcheon; cut, patch and repair at hinges to lid; staining and wear to interior writing surface; missing three valances; drawer runners rebuilt; later pulls; missing two locks and key; one pull missing post and bail; left and front feet facings original, right side foot facing later.