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Chippendale Reverse Serpentine Slant-Front Desk
Catalog#: Spring 2007
Category: Furniture - American
SubType: Desk
Era: 18th Century
Height: 45 inches inches
Width: 42.25 inches inches
Depth: 22 inches inches
18th-century Massachusetts Chippendale Mahogany Reverse Serpentine Slant-Front Desk.

Circa 1760-1785.

Attributed to the Benjamin Frothingham shop, Charlestown or Boston with shell carved and stepped interior and shell carved pendant drop. The ball and claw feet with swept back talons. Bold willow brasses. Excellent, mellow nut brown patina.

Writing height 33'






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