Pennsylvania Chippendale Tiger Maple Desk

Late 18th century, probably Lancaster County, strikingly figured tiger maple with poplar secondary, the slant lid opens to reveal a serpentine interior of drawers and pigeon holes having reeded valances, flanking a central prospect; two secret compartments await discovery; the case has four graduated lipped drawers (with wedged dovetail construction) cornered with horizontally reeded turned quarter columns raised on bold spurred ogee bracket feet.

41.75 x 37.75 x 21 in., case 35.5 in. w

The Estate Collection of the late W. Samuel Tarlton

Some minor chips; replaced pulls and escutcheons; replaced hinges to the slant lid and prospect door; the back boards have been off and reset with one replacement; top of desk three boards.

$5,000 - 10,000