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Blockfront, slantfront desk with ball and claw feet (new, circa 1920). Four graduated drawers with brasses; lid supports; brass handles on each side (new). Interior has central hinged door flanked by two tiers of drawers surmounted by pigeon holes with shaped brackets. Entire piece has been stained and varnished--Victorian or turn of the century--possible period interior with new exterior??
slant-front desks
brass (alloy)
mahogany (wood)
pine (wood)
Chippendale
Desk, Slant-top
Unknown
39 1/2 x 38 5/8 x 20 5/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Howard Van Sinderen
1933.1505
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