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A FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY LADY'S WRITING DESK
MASSACHUSETTS, 1800-1820
In two sections: the upper section with a rectangular top with band inlaid edge above a conforming case fitted with two band-inlaid cupboard doors opening to a fitted interior with one cockbeaded shelf over four short drawers flanked by two cockbeaded pigeonholes; the lower section with a rectangular band inlaid top opening to a baize-lined writing surface fitted with a long reserve and three ink well all above two cockbeaded graduated long drawers flanked by veneered panels on double tapering inlaid square legs with cuffs --52 7/8in. high, 35½in. wide, 20in. deep
MASSACHUSETTS, 1800-1820
In two sections: the upper section with a rectangular top with band inlaid edge above a conforming case fitted with two band-inlaid cupboard doors opening to a fitted interior with one cockbeaded shelf over four short drawers flanked by two cockbeaded pigeonholes; the lower section with a rectangular band inlaid top opening to a baize-lined writing surface fitted with a long reserve and three ink well all above two cockbeaded graduated long drawers flanked by veneered panels on double tapering inlaid square legs with cuffs --52 7/8in. high, 35½in. wide, 20in. deep