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Lot 3157
Southern Walnut Plantation Desk and Chair
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Second half 19th century, poplar secondary, two part form, upper molded pediment with hinged front storage panel with divided interior, central serpentine open shelf flanked by two hinged cabinet doors with divided interiors over two small drawers, the base with a sloped writing surface, two small drawers, raised on turned legs, together with a later poplar ladder back chair with rush seat.

Desk 64.75 x 50 x 33 in., chair 43 x 18 x 17 in.

Private Collection, South Carolina

Desk: later writing surface; several escutcheons missing; old surface stains throughout.

Chair: scuffs and surface wear throughout.