American Chippendale Cherry Slant Front Desk

Early 19th century, pine secondary, top with later applied brass spindle gallery, later slant front lid with carved shell, divided and drawered interior with relief carved drawer fronts, the case with four graduated lipped drawers, raised on ogee bracket feet.

46 x 41 x 20.5 in.

Later gallery and lid; no key; hinge break and repair to lid with patches near hinges to interior; light surface scratches; shrinkage cracks to sides of case; all four feet missing lower portion.