Lot Details
Lot 3158
Federal Inlaid Mahogany Cylinder Desk
North Shore Massachusetts, possibly Portsmouth, New Hampshire, early 19th century
The superstructure of a tambour compartment and two drawers above the cylinder enclosing a pull out adjustable writing surface with covered compartments, the case with three long graduated drawers over an apron with central ellipse inlaid panel, all on splayed bracket feet. Height 53 1/4 inchs, width 48 inches, depth 25 1/2 inches.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Sold for $4,200 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Superstructure has losses to edge inlay; veneer loss to left drawer; tambour door missing left facing and escutcheon; cylinder racking with grain; edge inlay losses; right small pigeon hole valences detached; large pigeon hole lacking valence; writing surface lacks felt; some drawer cockbeading lacking; apron and feet distressed, with losses.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
No condition report? Click here to request one.