American Chippendale Cherry Slant Front Desk

Circa 1820, poplar and oak secondary, dovetailed case, hinged lid opening to reveal a divided and drawered interior with central prospect door, over four graduated lipped drawers on French bracket feet.

40 x 35.5 x 21 in.

From the estate of the late Mary L. Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Refinished; hinge break out and repair to lid; no keys; one interior cornice is detached (but present); later drilled pulls; small edge chips to lid; shrinkage crack to right side of case.