A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT DESK-ON-FRAME
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT DESK-ON-FRAME

PHILADELPHIA, 1740-1760

Details
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT DESK-ON-FRAME
Philadelphia, 1740-1760
In two sections: the upper with a rectangular top above a thumbmolded slant-lid enclosing a compartmented interior with a central prospect door enclosing four drawers and three secret drawers all flanked by six pigeonholes over twelve drawers; the lower with a rectangular case fitted with one long thumbmolded drawer over an apron with a pendant drop, on cabriole legs and trifid feet, appears to retain original brasses
41in. high, 33in. wide, 21in. deep
Provenance
Harry Arons Antiques, Bridgeport, Connecticut