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A CLASSICAL MAHOGANY CYLINDRICAL DESK-AND-BOOKCASE
NEW YORK, 1815-1820
In two parts: the upper section with arched molded pediment above glazed bookcase doors opening to three beaded adjustable shelves; the lower section with two short drawers over a cylinder lid all outlined with reeded molding, the mechanized lid opening to reveal a fitted satinwood interior with central prospect door flanked by two short drawers above five valanced pigeonholes all over five short drawers above a hinged adjustable writing surface, the case with a short drawer over an arch centered by two square drawers, on spiral-turned and incised faceted legs with carved animal feet--58½in. high, 49¾in. wide, 22in. deep
NEW YORK, 1815-1820
In two parts: the upper section with arched molded pediment above glazed bookcase doors opening to three beaded adjustable shelves; the lower section with two short drawers over a cylinder lid all outlined with reeded molding, the mechanized lid opening to reveal a fitted satinwood interior with central prospect door flanked by two short drawers above five valanced pigeonholes all over five short drawers above a hinged adjustable writing surface, the case with a short drawer over an arch centered by two square drawers, on spiral-turned and incised faceted legs with carved animal feet--58½in. high, 49¾in. wide, 22in. deep