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THBGeorge III Inlaid Mahogany Standing or Collector's Desk
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJan 26, 2025
Live Auction at our Knoxville Gallery featuring 1,200+ lots from fine Southern estates and private and museum collections. Sale begins Sat. Jan. 25 at 9 AM EST with lots #1-783 (separate catalog) and continues Sun. Jan. 26 at 1 PM EST with lots #784-1261. Estates represented include Gertrude S. Caldwell, Nashville; John Z. C. Thomas, Knoxville; Dr. Larry Wolfe, Nashville; Norman Luboff; plus the collection of Jon E. Jones, Cookeville; and deaccessioned art from the Hunter Museum, Vanderbilt University Museum, the Memphis-Brooks Museum, and more. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
Rare Sheraton inlaid mahogany Standing Desk, also known as a "Stand Up Desk" or Collector's Cabinet Desk. Tall rectangular case having brass gallery and a slant front top with reeded edge, opening to reveal a fitted interior with string-inlaid central prospect door and four pigeon holes with scalloped valances, atop a reeded base. Hinged and inlaid faux two-door front, opens on chain supports to reveal a green leather writing surface and a bank of eight one-half length drawers above one full-length drawer. Curved apron with string inlaid edges, reeded stiles and four tall turned and reeded tapering legs. Old, previous owner label on back inscribed "Revd. Dr. Wilson, New Place House, Southampton." 50 1/2" H x 27 1/2" W x 20 3/4" D. English, circa 1800.
Condition
Overall good condition. Older refinish, some surface wear and scratching. Leather replaced.
- Provenance
Private Southern Collection, purchased 2022 from Case Auctions; the estate of Raymond White of Nashville; Purchased from Gary E. Young Antiques, Centreville, MD, 1977.
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