American Empire Ledger Desk

Circa 1840, of unusual height, mahogany and mahogany veneers over white pine and poplar, with slant front, and two over three drawers flanked by scrolled stiles, raised on turned feet.

50 x 44 x 21 in.

Private Collection from a 40 year collector and dealer in New Bern, North Carolina

Signed in pencil on several drawer backs "John Knepp 3/10/46 Nook Penna."

Shrinkage to breadboard lid; stains; veneer chips; crack above lid hinge.

$400 - 800