Unusual Anglo-Dutch Hardwood Slant Front Desk on Frame

Early 19th century, two part form, possibly huanghuali, slant front with molded edge, well developed interior with central prospect door over one small drawer with a document drawer to the right, flanked by two pigeon holes with hidden valance drawers further flanked by four stacked drawers with reeded stile surrounds, the case with two over three graduated cock beaded drawers, set on a rectangular frame with scalloped skirt with scratch bead raised on short cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.

48 x 49 x 27 in.

From the Estate of the late Susan C. Frankenberg, Hillsborough, North Carolina

An unusual form constructed from very dense heavy wood.

Old surface with some staining and inconsistencies; the slat lid with holes from previous mounts and area of wear to top edge; interior with left valance drawer guides missing causing the drawer to be loose; one missing interior pull; the left column document drawer is not moving - possibly a drawer but presently thought to be a stabilized faux column panel; drawers with later pulls and plugged locks; other imperfections commensurate with age.