Chippendale Slant Top Desk

Chippendale Slant Top DeskChippendale Slant Top Desk
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Chippendale Slant Top DeskChippendale Slant Top DeskChippendale Slant Top Desk

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Probably Massachusetts or possibly Rhode Island
Ca. 1775-1785
Walnut and birch, pine secondary wood
Excellent condition, there is virtually no restoration to the piece. It retains all the original glue blocks and brass hardware, old refinished surface.
Provenance: Ginsburg & Levy, New York, (retains early label); Private Collection, New York 
The slant top opens to a developed interior with three shell carved drawers, valances, and small document drawers above a case fitted with four graduated drawers supported by carved ball and claw feet flanking a carved center drop pendant.
Dimensions: 
44"h x 42"w x 21 3/4"d
Item ID: F-CP-STD 012