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POSSIBLY BY KIMBEL AND CABUS, NEW YORK, (W.1863-1882), 1870-1880
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A BRASS AND EBONIZED WRITING DESK
Possibly by Kimbel and Cabus, New York, (w.1863-1882), 1870-1880
In two section: the upper with rectangular molded top above a conforming case fitted with a grooved slant-front lid opening to an interior compartment over a molded door with incised decoration and decorative strap hinges revealing two shelves all set against an incised, decorative geometric splashboard above two short drawers with incised foliate decoration; the lower with conforming case and rectangular top above a hinged rectangular lid with incised foliate border centering an incised image of an open book opening to a felt lined writing surface over a base with two grooved doors with decorative strap hinges opening to reveal two shelves on a triangular brace with median support
58in. high, 35¼in. wide, 20½in. deep
Possibly by Kimbel and Cabus, New York, (w.1863-1882), 1870-1880
In two section: the upper with rectangular molded top above a conforming case fitted with a grooved slant-front lid opening to an interior compartment over a molded door with incised decoration and decorative strap hinges revealing two shelves all set against an incised, decorative geometric splashboard above two short drawers with incised foliate decoration; the lower with conforming case and rectangular top above a hinged rectangular lid with incised foliate border centering an incised image of an open book opening to a felt lined writing surface over a base with two grooved doors with decorative strap hinges opening to reveal two shelves on a triangular brace with median support
58in. high, 35¼in. wide, 20½in. deep
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