George III Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Late 18th century, oak and pine secondary, slant lid with loper supports, well developed interior with leather writing surface, unusual hinged panel prospect compartment with hidden sliding panel, flanked by double column document drawers, valance drawers, divided pigeonholes, eight small drawers; case with two over three graduated drawers with inlaid edge, raised on ogee bracket feet.

42.75 x 47 x 23 in.

Scott Family Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Surface scratches to the top, marring to the lid, later hinges, interior with wear and dark staining, later pulls with plug holes, feet are old and appear original.

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