George III Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Circa 1800, mahogany, mahogany veneer, oak and pine secondary, banded slant front lid, interior green felt writing surface, hinged prospect door with inlaid nautical star with drawered and divided compartments, over four graduated cock beaded drawers, raised on straight bracket feet.

42 x 41 x 22 in.

Private Collection, Charlotte, NC

Later felt writing surface; later lock to slant lid with areas of fill to facing; surface staining and scratches; later pulls.