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Lot 204
Salesman's Sample / Child's Mahogany Fall Front Desk
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid 19th century, oak secondary, one part form, molded top, fall front double-paneled door with divided and drawered interior flanked by two hinged cabinet doors with shelved and drawered interior, lower knee-hole compartment flanked by eight drawers with hidden locking mechanism, flush base, the back retaining old paper label reading "Exhibition of Industry and Art".

28.5 x 24.75 x 9.75 in.

From the Collection of the late David Powell, Timmonsville, South Carolina

Fair condition; two rear panels detached; fall front panel and lower trim detached; lower compartment locking mechanism unfound and locked with one loose drawer; surface stains and wear throughout; some missing pulls.