Chippendale Slant Top Desk

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.