MASSACHUSETTS, 1800-1820
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A FEDERAL MAHOGANY DESK-AND-BOOKCASE
Massachusetts, 1800-1820
In two sections: the upper section with a shaped cornice centered by a brass eagle and ball finial flanked by brass urn and steeple finials above a rectangular molding over a conforming case fitted with two double-arched glazed doors opening to a compartmented interior above two short drawers with cockbeaded surrounds; the lower section with a hinged flip-top writing surface above a rectangular case fitted with a long drawer with cockbeaded surrounds flanked by lopers, all overhanging two thumbmolded long drawers flanked by engaged turned and reeded columns over an inlaid skirt centered by a rectangular reserve, on ring and inverted-baluster turned legs
76in. high, 37in. wide, 17in. deep
Massachusetts, 1800-1820
In two sections: the upper section with a shaped cornice centered by a brass eagle and ball finial flanked by brass urn and steeple finials above a rectangular molding over a conforming case fitted with two double-arched glazed doors opening to a compartmented interior above two short drawers with cockbeaded surrounds; the lower section with a hinged flip-top writing surface above a rectangular case fitted with a long drawer with cockbeaded surrounds flanked by lopers, all overhanging two thumbmolded long drawers flanked by engaged turned and reeded columns over an inlaid skirt centered by a rectangular reserve, on ring and inverted-baluster turned legs
76in. high, 37in. wide, 17in. deep