Southern Clerk's Desk, North Carolina

Late 19th century, walnut and poplar, slant front with upper book shelf raised on turned supports, three side-by- side molded edge drawers, tall turned legs, stretcher base.

58 x 60 x 33 in.; desk ht. 47 in.

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This desk belonged to painter Maud Gatewood's father who was sheriff of Caswell County. John Yancey Gatewood was Caswell County High Sheriff 1929-1936, 1950-1951.

One drawer missing lock.

$400 - 600