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FLIP TOP WRITING DESK

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  PERIOD MAHOGANY CAPTAIN'S DESKPeriod English Chippendale solid mahogany flat top captain's kneehole desk (diminutive) with bracket feet and flip-top writing surface with interior compartments. 33 x 19 x 29.5 in high.
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  FEDERAL MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK IN TWO PARTS, UPPER SEC...Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk in two parts, upper section with finials over two glazed doors over three doors, set on lower section with flip top writing surface over four drawers all set on French feet, circa 1800. height 87 inches, width 40 1/4 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
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  George III satinwood, amaranth bureau de dame George III satinwood, amaranth bureau de dame, Circa 1780, England, in French taste, the top with flip-out panels decorated with female portraits opening to writing space covered in tooled green leather, 28"h x 29"w x 23"dProvenance: Palmetto Hall: The Jay P. Altmayer Family Collection
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  PERIOD HEPPLEWHITE DESK ON CHEST: Two door compartmented interior with drawers on upper section flip felt top writing surface slide supports. Four drawer chest. Overall oval window patera and shell inlay. Splay leg cut apron base. Early replaced drawer pulls veneer loss. Approx. 51 1/2'' tall x 41'' wide x 18 1/2'' deep.
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  A petite ca. 1800 mahogany writing desk with flip-up slant-lid writing surface opening to a desk interior, wrapped in decorative paper and fitted with drawer and open compartments, on a pierced carved stretcher base and straight legs. 33.5”H x 21.5”W x 16”D Condition: minor warping to lid, surface abrasions, replaced lock (no key) CT Transfer Fee $20
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  Victorian two-piece bookcase desk, mahogany, projecting notched triangular pediment, upper bookcase comprised of two glass doors opening to reveal two interior wooden shelves, over two short doors opening to reveal fourteen pigeonholes and two short porcelain-knobbed drawers, lower case comprised of flip-lid desk with black velvet writing surface over three long drawers with carved cup handles, conforming case with recessed panels, side pediment pieces detached but included, expected wear including alligatoring, isolated minor veneer loss, approximately 86" h. x 39" w. x 21" d. at deepest point. [PLEASE BRING APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE]
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  Walnut, Poplar & Cherry "Plantation" Desk
  1847. Folky pediment above two paneled doors above four drawers with cubbies; resting on base with single drawer and flip writing surface. Turned legs. Attached label "This desk was made to order for my grandfather Lyman Wilcox by Jack Spool about the year 1847 / Lucy H. Wilcox, August 20, 1960". Refinished. 72" x 38" x 19", plus 9" writing surface.
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  Walnut Sheraton 2-pc Postmasters Desk, top with flip up with cubbies, center with two drawers over open cubby with scalloped shelf, flanked by two paneled doors one with cubbies, one with file separators, over two drawers, banded writing surface over three drawers, on turned legs, missing top right return cornice molding, c 1850-70, 57-1/4"h x 59-3/4"w x 31"d
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  Hepplewhite style secretary desk, by Beacon Hill Collection, mahogany with burl inlay and contrasting stringing and banding, three parts, crest with three brass finials, two glass panel doors with shaped mullions over prospectors door with inlaid American eagle, flanked by tambour doors, behind tambour doors are fitted open shelves over long drawer, lower case with flip top felting writing surface, two long drawers and two pull-out support slides, each drawer with stamped oval pulls featuring American eagle, no key, condition consistent with age including some nicks, scratches, and light wear, 76" h. x 36" w. x 17 1/2" d. PLEASE BRING APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE. GALLERY STAFF UNABLE TO ASSIST IN LOADING.
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  NEW ENGLAND SHERATON DESK AND BOOKCASE: Surmounting brass Eagle finial, over a 2 door, 3 drawer bookcase with arched glass panels. All resting on 3 graduated drawers with a flip-top leather writing surface. Raised on tapered square legs. Banded drawers & legs. Keys present. Brass bail handles & pulls. Approx. 87.5'' h x 35.75'' w x 19.5'' d.CONDITION: One pull missing at desk support, scattered veneer issues with loss.
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  Federal Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Tambour Desk in two parts, upper section with drawers and tambour doors on lower section with flip lid writing sur: Federal Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Tambour Desk in two parts, upper section with drawers and tambour doors on lower section with flip lid writing surface, over three drawers with birdseye maple fronts all on signed tapered legs, circa 1800, height 52 inches, width 38 inches, depth 19 1/4 inches. Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
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  PAINTED FOUR-DRAWER DESK/CHEST20th century with flip-down top drawer opening to leather writing surface and pigeonholes Condition: good. Surfaces intentionally distressed 37 inches wide; 20 inches deep; 34 1/2 inches high Condition:
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  Saginaw Furniture Shop (Saginaw, MI) Chinese Chippendale style 2-piece breakfront china cabinet with butler's desk, c. 1930s, mahogany veneer, upper case comprised of two short glass doors flanking long central door, interior fitted with two wooden shelves, lower breakfront cabinet with bamboo form upturned terminals, two banks of single short drawers over single cabinet doors flanking bank of four drawers of graduated size at center, butler's desk with flip top lid in first long drawer with single drawer, nine pigeonholes, and embossed leather writing surface interior, solid and pierced batwing escutcheons with swing bails and pulls, company label located top drawer of left bank, expected scattered surface loss, right hand cabinet door with some circular scratches surrounding batwing escutcheon, 74 3/4" h. x 54 1/2" w. x 13" d. assembled.
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  Hepplewhite style desk with tambour front, late 19th/ mid 20th C., two pieces, mahogany and mahogany crotch veneer, string and bellflower inlay, molded lift-top opens to reveal open compartment, deskfront with prospect door with inlaid urn, flip-top writing surface over two long drawers, raised on four tapered square columnar legs, wear consistent with age and use including some finish damage, sold as is, 46" h. .x 36" w. x 17 3/4" d. [PLEASE BRING OR SEND APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE AND VEHICLE, AS GALLERY STAFF CANNOT ASSIST WITH MOVING LARGER/HEAVIER PIECES AFTER PURCHASE]
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  FEDERAL MAHOGANY INLAID SECRETARY DESK Circa 1810-1820; Upper case with flat top molded cornice over pair of glazed panel doors, interior with adjustable shelf, lower case with flip top writing surface with pair of pull out supports, over long drawer over two cabinet doors, flanked by a pair of bottle drawers, on turned reeded legs. 60 in. H., 44 in. W., 22 in. D.
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  MASSACHUSETTS FEDERAL STYLE WRITING DESK, 20th century, mahogany, branded Charak Furniture Co, Boston, Mass. In two parts: Stepped-back upper case with tambour doors opening to fitted interior; flip-down lower case with writing surface, lopers, two long drawers, and square tapering legs - 45 in. 36 in. x 18 in.
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  Period style mahogany tambour desk with hinged, flip open writing surface, doors with pigeon-hole interior, two drawers in base, Sheraton style reeded legs
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  AMERICAN LATE FEDERAL MIXED WOOD PLANTATION DESK. early 18th century, in two parts. Stepped-back recessed-panel doors opening to fitted interior; flip-down writing surface; lopers; deep frieze drawer; ring-turned legs; compressed bail feet - 58 1/2 in. x 31 in. x 18 1/2 in.
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  FEDERAL MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK, IN TWO PARTS, UPPER SE...Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk, in two parts, upper section with two glazed doors with birch trim on lower section, having flip writing surface over four drawers with birch fronts, all set on French feet, circa 1800, height 86 1/2 inches, width 39 1/2 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
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  George Nelson Home Office Desk Home office desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with walnut frame tan leather writing top and sliding doors flip top storage compartment and mesh steel storage file.; ht.?41 wd.?54 dp.?28 in. Condition: Leather tab on flip top compartment is damaged. With light surface scratches to frame and leather.
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  C. 1830 New England Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk: . New England, Circa 1830. Two door cabinet top section with fitted interior with three drawers over nine pigeon holes over two horizontal drawers and flip top writing surface surmounting four drawers with book matched fronts and fully carved twist column case supported by turned ring baluster legs, original hardware. Mahogany. 41" x 21" x 64 1/2" tall, . . From the collection of the Joseph Spaulding House, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, previously owned by Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson until 2010 then donated to Preservation Society of Pawtucket. The sale of this item will benefit the Preservation Society of Pawtucket. Condition Doors with shrinkage cracks to panels, otherwise good condition. . Our catalogue serves as a guide and convenience to you for your bidding ease. Descriptions and condition reports are an OPINION given by one of our staff appraisers and/or auction affiliates. Condition of items are subjective, Bruneau and Co. uses every effort to explain and show any damages and wear on items. Everything is sold as-is, where-is. You are buying based on YOUR belief, all items are available for inspection the week before the sale and earlier by appointment. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the gallery so a staff member can go over every inch and detail of an item with you. Repeat, everything is sold as-is, where-is with no warranty or guarantee unless explicitly stated. We are not responsible for errors and omissions, photographs are part of the description. Available payment options on Bidsquare
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  HEPPLEWHITE STYLE SECRETARY DESK, BY BEACON HILL COLLECTION, MAHOGANY WITH BURL INLAY AND CONTRASTING STRINGING AND BANDING, THREE P...Hepplewhite style secretary desk, by Beacon Hill Collection, mahogany with burl inlay and contrasting stringing and banding, three parts, crest with three brass finials, two glass panel doors with shaped mullions over prospectors door with inlaid American eagle, flanked by tambour doors, behind tambour doors are fitted open shelves over long drawer, lower case with flip top felting writing surface, two long drawers and two pull-out support slides, each drawer with stamped oval pulls featuring American eagle, no key, condition consistent with age including some nicks, scratches, and light wear, 76" h. x 36" w. x 17 1/2" d. PLEASE BRING APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE. GALLERY STAFF UNABLE TO ASSIST IN LOADING.
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  Victorian secretary desk. Base with two doors under large drawer. Top with two small drawers under two. Rounded top glass doors and a carved crest. Flip top writing surface with felt. Walnut, circa 1860 - 1880. MEASUREMENTS: 41" wide by 21" deep by 87" high. CONDITION: Excellent. One drawer pull missing wooden knob.
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  PLANTATION DESK - Mid 19th C cherry and maple plantation desk with flip down picture framed writing surface which allows two door top section to open revealing multiple letter boxes and slots, front has a single row of three bird's eye maple drawers with
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  Vatner Mobler Teak writing Desk Vanity. Minimalist form. Single drawer. Back section of top flips up to reveal interior mirror and Cubby storage compartments. Branded mark. Dimensions: H: 31 inches: W: 36 inches: D: 25 inches --- Condition: Light wear.
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  John Wesley Williams DESK AND CHAIR USA, c. 1980bird's-eye maple, wenge51¼ h × 36 w × 31 d in (130 × 91 × 79 cm) Desk features eight drawers, four-bay letter holder and flip-top writing surface. Branded signature to base of desk ‘Handcrafted by John Wesley Williams’. Provenance:
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  ARNE HOVMAND OLSEN ROSEWOOD FLIP TOP DESKArne Hovmand Olsen, Denmark (1919-1989). Mid-century wall mounted flip top rosewood desk/console. Unfolds to black writing surface with 3 drawers. Measures 59"L x 12"W (23.5"W when open) x 5.5"H.
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  FEDERAL MAHOGANY AND BIRDSEYE MAPLE TAMBOUR DESK IN TWO...Federal Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Tambour Desk in two parts, upper section with drawers and tambour doors on lower section with flip lid writing surface, over three drawers with birdseye maple fronts all on signed tapered legs, circa 1800, height 52 inches, width 38 inches, depth 19 1/4 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
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  Hepplewhite Style Ladies Desk
  Circa 1940. Two piece construction. Hinged top for storage above inlaid door. Drawers and cubbies hidden by tambour doors. Flip over writing surface covered in green baize, above two drawers. Original finish. 44 1/2" x 36" x 18". Ex James Coman Estate, West Jefferson, North Carolina, to benefit the Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust.
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  VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD INLAID LADIES DESKVictorian Rosewood Inlaid Ladies Desk, having brass gallery over flip top opening to fitted interior over two doors set on writing surface flanked by two drawers over one drawer set on base having X stretcher set on casters, height 40 inches, length 42 inches, width 21 inches, top 21" x 41" Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past. Condition: Reports are available by request and answered in the order they are received starting the week of the sale. Our online buyers premium is 28%.
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  Danish Modern Teak Vanity Writing desk. Flip up top with compartments and mirror. Danish control mark. writing desk. Dimensions: H: 30.5 inches: W: 35.5 inches: D: 25 inches --- Condition: Light wear to wood. Some blemishes to mirror
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  THOMASVILLE MAHOGANY LADIES WRITING DESK: Flip top supported by slides upper section of pigeon holes and drawers. Measures 40'' x 34'' x 18''.
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  LOUIS XV DESK, HAVING TWO DOORS WITH DRAWERED INTERIOR,...Louis XV Desk, having two doors with drawered interior, flip writing surface over three drawers, probably walnut, 18th century, height 50 inches, width 42 inches, depth 18 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
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  Classical Style Walnut Veneer Secretary
  19th Century. Two glazed double-arched doors above two dovetailed drawers and simple beveled cornice. Lower desk with flip down writing surface. Green baize cover above one projecting drawer, flanked by lopers, above two drawers, flanked by turned columns. 71" x 36 3/4" x 26" extended.
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  AMERICAN SOUTHERN WALNUT PLANTATION DESK, 19th century. Stepped-back, hinged lidded crown over frieze; recessed-panel doors open to fitted interior; flip-down writing surface with lopers; full-width apron drawer; octagonal pencil-post legs. Accompanied by letter of provenance dated March 6, 1927, Memphis, Tenn., attesting to the purchase of the desk in 1862 by the Masonic Lodge in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, from the estate of Jacob Burns. - 60 in. x 37 in. x13 in.
  
  Size label cut out.
  bust: 32 in.
  sleeve length: 17 in.
  total length: 43 in.
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  Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk in two parts, upper section with finials over two glazed doors over three doors, set on lower sectio. : Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk in two parts, upper section with finials over two glazed doors over three doors, set on lower section with flip top writing surface over four drawers all set on French feet, circa 1800. height 87 inches, width 40 1/4 inches. Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
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  AMERICAN HEPPLEWHITE INLAID SECRETARY DESK American Hepplewhite or Federal style mahogany veneer and mixed wood inlaid secretary bookcase, 20th century, having brass eagle finial, astragal glazed doors, inlaid eagle accent, flip top writing surface and rising on square tapered legs, apparently unmarked. Approximate dimensions: h. 80. 5", w. 36. 5", d. 18. 75".
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  A Charles X Style Partially Ebonized Ladies Desk Height 32 x width 33 1/2 x depth 17 3/4 inches. : A Charles X Style Partially Ebonized Ladies Desk . 20th century . on curule-form base, having a flip-top opening to a leather inset writing surface. . Height 32 x width 33 1/2 x depth 17 3/4 inches. . Estimate $200-400 . . One hinge loose from desk top, slight wear to top surface.
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  HEPPLEWHITE STYLE DESK WITH TAMBOUR FRONT, LATE 19TH/ MID 20TH C., TWO PIECES, MAHOGANY AND MAHOGANY CROTCH VENEER, STRING AND BELLF...Hepplewhite style desk with tambour front, late 19th/ mid 20th C., two pieces, mahogany and mahogany crotch veneer, string and bellflower inlay, molded lift-top opens to reveal open compartment, deskfront with prospect door with inlaid urn, flip-top writing surface over two long drawers, raised on four tapered square columnar legs, wear consistent with age and use including some finish damage, sold as is, 46" h. .x 36" w. x 17 3/4" d. [PLEASE BRING OR SEND APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE AND VEHICLE, AS GALLERY STAFF CANNOT ASSIST WITH MOVING LARGER/HEAVIER PIECES AFTER PURCHASE]
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  NEW ENGLAND SHERATON DESK AND BOOKCASE: Surmounting brass Eagle finial, over a 2 door, 3 drawer bookcase with arched glass panels. All resting on 3 graduated drawers with a flip-top leather writing surface. Raised on tapered square legs. Banded drawers & legs. Keys present. Brass bail handles & pulls. Approx. 87.5'' h x 35.75'' w x 19.5'' d. CONDITION: One pull missing at desk support, scattered veneer issues with loss.
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  DANISH MODERN ROSEWOOD DESK BY PETER LOVIG NIELSEN Midcentury Modern Flip-Top Desk, designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk, having a hinged top storage section that flips to create a larger work surface, backside of desk fitted with storage section, with four front drawers, set on rectangular legs, drawers stamped 1965, maker's stamp on underside, 34" high (28 1/2" to top of writing surface), 64" x 29". Surface wear.
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  JOHN WESLEY WILLIAMS MAPLE STANDING DESK & CHAIR John Wesley Williams (American / West Virginia 20th / 21st century), studio furniture bird's-eye maple standing desk and chair, having a flip top writing surface, exposed dove tails, and sculptural base and legs, apparently unsigned. Provenance: From the Estate of a North Carolina doctor. Approximate dimensions: table h. 50", w. 36. 25", d. 30. 5". Chair h. 48. 5", w. 17. 25", d. 19. 25".
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  GEORGE I WALNUT DESK, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 32 1/2 X 37 1/2 X 22 1/2 IN. (82.55 X 95.25 X 57.15 CM.)GEORGE I WALNUT DESK, EARLY 18TH CENTURY, the flip top kneehole walnut desk with small drawer over central recessed cupboard, three drawers on each side with pulls and escutcheons, small drawers and compartments inside desk with writing section Provenance: sold at DuMouchelle's on October 18, 1992 Dimensions: 32 1/2 x 37 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. (82.55 x 95.25 x 57.15 cm.)
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  Empire mahogany worktable/desk 19th c. with a flip lid opening to a mirror above a writing surface above two drawers and a carved spread-winged eagle base ending in brass casters. 30.5"h.x20.5"w.
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  A inlaid mahogany hepplewhite style writing desk with flip top and tambour doors. 36" X 18.75" X 43.5"
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  NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL FIGURED MAHOGANY LADY'S WRITING DESK, circa 1790, white pine secondary wood, in two parts. Two glazed-panel doors open to shelves with pedimented top above; flip-down writing surface supported by lopers; three highly-figured bookmatched long drawers; scalloped apron; flared feet - 65 in. x 38 in. x 18 3/4 in.
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  HEPPLEWHITE STYLE MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH INLAY having block and hip cornice with three urn finials above triple Gothic tracery glass mullion cabinet doors with three shelf interior above tambour sliding doors revealing a compartment flanked by double drawers each above three shaped cubbies above a flip over writing surface with pull-out rests above three drawer base with pressed brass oval American spread eagle seal (between 1877 - 1845 the eagle faces the arrows representing war which Pres. Hayes initiated; after 1945 the eagle faces the olive branch representing peace which Pres. Truman initiated) drop bail pulls and raised on tapering square legs
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  PAINTED FOUR-DRAWER DESK/CHEST20th century with flip-down top drawer opening to leather writing surface and pigeonholes Condition: good. Surfaces intentionally distressed 37 inches wide; 20 inches deep; 34 1/2 inches high Condition:
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  FEDERAL STYLE MAHOGANY TAMBOUR WRITING DESK BOOKCASE: Glass front bookcase over the tambour door secretary desk with interior cubicles and marquetry inlay door. The flip top writing surface with parquetry banding. Two full length drawers. Approx. 73'' x 36'' x 17 1/2''.
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  R.J. Horner & Company Aesthetic Movement desk USA, c. 1890bird's-eye maple, maple, leather54¼ h × 32¼ w × 23½ d in (138 × 82 × 60 cm) Desk features two upper doors and a flip-top writing surface each concealing divided storage, two drawers, and one lower door concealing open storage. Provenance: Collection of Frances Gelman