A CHIPPENDALE CHERRYWOOD DESK-AND-BOOKCASE
A CHIPPENDALE CHERRYWOOD DESK-AND-BOOKCASE

EASTERN CONNECTICUT OR RHODE ISLAND, 1770-1800

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A CHIPPENDALE CHERRYWOOD DESK-AND-BOOKCASE
Eastern Connecticut or Rhode Island, 1770-1800
In two sections: the upper, with rectangular molded cornice above a fluted frieze over a conforming case fitted with two panelled and thumbmolded doors opening to a partitioned interior; the lower, with a conforming applied mid-molding above a thumbmolded slant lid opening to an interior centering a fan-carved and blocked prospect door flanked by valenced pigeon holes over two tiers of short drawers, all above a conforming case fitted with four graduated and thumbmolded long drawers over a conforming molded base, on shaped straight bracket-feet
82in. high, 38in. wide, 20in. deep