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THBAmerican Chippendale Mahogany Slant Lid Desk
About Seller
10717 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102
United States
Gray’s is a modern, fine art and antiques auction house combining the convenience of 21st century online technology with the excitement of a traditional live auction. Gray’s Auctioneers are Northern Ohio’s leading auctioneers & valuers of fine art, jewelry, decorations, antiques & rugs. With over th...Read more
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About Auction
LiveDec 6, 2025
The Gray's December Fine Antiques, Art and Decorations Auction features a rare Federal Cylinder Desk and Bookcase from Bankson and Lawson, Baltimore, created between 1785 - 1792, along with many other intriguing antiques, several 16th C - 19th C paintings by Flemish, Dutch and German artists and numerous silver, gilt and bronze decorations. Wonderful rugs, Ogee and tall case clocks, architectural elements and a large taxidermy Marlin round out this compelling end of year auction. Gray's Auctioneers info@graysauctioneers.com
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- Lot Description
American Chippendale Mahogany Slant Lid Desk, Circa, 1760-1790,
With fluted quarter columns flanking four graduated drawers, below a fitted interior with two tiers of four dove-tailed drawers surmounted by six shaped pigeon holes, two flaming fluted columns, Hidden document drawers separated by a single arched panel door opening to two secret puzzle drawers (replaced, not original.) Bat wing brasses are of the period, small brass knobs are 20th C., as well as desk lid hinges. Original pine back boards. Glue blocks have been reinforced, one block replaced. Original finish has been stripped. Key works in desk lid but not drawers.
H: 44 W: 39 1/2 D: 24 in.Writing Surface Height:
Left Side: 32 in. Right Side 32 1/4 in.Writing Surface Dimensions:
W: 35 X D: 25 1/8 in. (D: 25 3/8 in. to lip)Fall Front Lid Interior Dimensions:
W: 38 3/8 X D: 15 3/8 in.Dimension
Height: 44.00Condition
Joint separation to bracket feet. Stains, scuffs, scratches. Sun bleaching to finish. Cracks and losses to drawer edges on face of drawer. All four feet have been cut down. Hinges moved and replaced.
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