attributed-thomas-day-mahogany-desk-and-bookcase
Lot 2078
attributed Thomas Day, Mahogany Desk and Bookcase
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Caswell County, North Carolina, circa 1850, mahogany veneer, yellow pine and poplar secondary, two part form, applied flared cove molded cornice with stylized egg and dart molding, two upper hinged cabinet doors with glass panels and linen fold, shelved interior, above a unique narrow paneled fall front opening to reveal eight pigeonholes, above three small side-by-side drawers, the base with hinged lid opening for writing surface with single long ogee drawer support, above two hinged paneled cabinet doors, shaped shelf interior, paneled sides, beaded molding at rounded corners, distinctive shaped bracket feet on casters.

86.5 x 53 x 22 in.

Several veneer chips throughout (some pieces present (in small left drawer); one beaded molding detached (but present in left drawer); rear right foot loose; as found estate condition.