FRENCH PORCELAIN-MOUNTED BUREAU CABINET19th century, mixed woods with marquetry and line-inlay, gilt metal and brass mounts; having a pair of glazed doors flanked on either side by a porcelain-inset door over a drawer, on an outset base with a central fall-front frieze drawer opening to a gilt-stamped blue leather writing surface and four interior drawers, raised on two legs joined by two undershelves before a mirrored back; Condition: scratches and lifting to veneer. Losses commensurate with age and use; 60 inches wide; 24 1/2 inches deep; 84 inches high Condition:
LOUIS XV STYLE MARQUETRY BUREAU PLAT20th century Louis XV style marquetry tulipwood bureau plat with bronze mounts, the apron fitted with three shaped drawers. [32 1/2" H x 47 1/2" L x 24 1/2" D]. Few surface scrapes and minor losses.
Condition:
Few surface scrapes and minor losses.
AMERICAN FRUITWOOD SLANTED SCHOOL DESK Nineteenth century, the hinged writing surface raised on turned legs - h:31 w:24 d:20.50 in.
VERNACULAR SLANT-FRONT DESK. Nineteenth century mixed woods. Four drawers and a folksy interior and resting on bracket feet. Old red stain. Imperfections. 45''h. 32 1/2''w. 18 1/4''d. writing surface is 34 1/2''h. Repairs to feet and slant lid replaced hinges and pulls.
MUST DE CARTIER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DESK CLOCK20th Century French. Must de Cartier black guilloche enamel and bronze pendulette desk clock with original antique Cartier case. 4" long 3" wide serial number :7511 02729. Swiss made movement. French desk clock Cartier
19TH C. BRITISH VICTORIAN BURL KNEEHOLE DESK British Victorian two-part burl veneer desk, 19h century, the upper case having a shaped cornice with double center paneled doors flanked by fluted pilasters with two low drawers on turned supports, the desk with tooled leather writing surface above a central long drawer with matching pilasters, six drawers flanking a kneehole, and rising on turned toupie legs, apparently unmarked. Approximate dimensions: overall h. 56. 25?, w. 54?, d. 29. 75?; to writing surface h. 31?.
LOUIS XV-STYLE BUREAU PLAT20th century; with gilt metal mounts and gilt-tooled tan leather-inset top; having three drawers; Condition: extensive losses to veneer, including 17 inches of front of right front leg; scratches and water stains to leather; 58 inches wide; 32 inches deep; 31 inches high Condition:
LOUIS XV STYLE PARTNER'S DESK. Twentieth century, mixed woods. Three drawers, leather top, elaborate ormolu mounts including figural corners. 37 1/2"h. 69"w. 37"d.
AMERICAN TABLE-TOP DESK. Nineteenth century, pine. Nailed construction, with a slant lid and old red paint. 9.5"h. 31"w. 19.25"d.
MILO BAUGHMAN OLIVE BURLWOOD DESK: Mid-century Milo Baughman 3- drawer desk, of Olive Burlwood. Approx. 29.75'' h x 58'' l x 24'' w.CONDITION: Scattered scratches & indents commensurate with age and use. Small repair to corner.
BAKER CHINESE STYLE WRITING DESK Twentieth century, labeled "Baker Furniture", the rectangular top over two drawers, raised on square legs - h:29 w:52 d:24 in.
ANTIQUE INKWELL AND SCALE DESK SET19th century wood and brass desk set with two glass inkwell and scale, pen and weights included inside drawer, measures 6 1/2 x 12 x 9 1/2 inches. Some oxidation on one inkwells, see images for more details on condition. This item will need to be s hipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Milo Baughman Style Floating Executive Desk: Mid century modern executive desk in the style of Milo Baughman. Features rosewood veneer with chromed leg. One large locking file drawer with three shallow drawers. Opposing side fitted with chromed mirror. Black faux leather top. Measures 29 1/2" x 34" x 72". Good condition with mild surface wear. Slight discoloration to chrome. Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. We will refer a local third party shipper.
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE DESK Mid-Century Modern style desk by DBS Furniture from the "Jeremiah Collection," with two drawers, maple plywood and white laminate, mark to the underside of left drawer. 29" H x 48" W x 24" D.
RPM GERMAN PORCELAIN NAUTILUS SHELL DESK INKWELLMid century RPM Royal Porcelain Factory German porcelain figural nautilus shell desk inkwell. Blue underglaze mark to bottom. Measures approx. 3 3/4" height x 6 1/2" long x 2 1/4" wide. Missing covers. Some gilt loss. No apparent breaks or repairs.
MYSTERY ELEPHANT SWING ARM DESK CLOCK20th century, in the form of a patinated metal elephant with raised trunk, suspending lyre form gilt metal pendulum, circular dial with Arabic numbers, ribbon tied crest, wood base, 11 x 10 in.
Provenance: Estate of Claude and Leona P. Canada, Kentucky
Condition:
clock takes a wind and runs, unsure as to accuracy and duration of time keeping, rubbing to elephant, scratching, residue, felt to base
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:
KOCH & LOWY OMI BRASS GOOSENECK DESK LAMPMid Century modern Koch & Lowy OMI brass Gooseneck desk lamp; measures approximately 15-1/2" tall, 24 " wide and 6-1/4" deep. Marked to lamp neck and marked and numbered (14468-6) on bottom of the base. Appears to be In Good condition, but has not been tested with surface scratching from age and use.
LOUIS XV-STYLE EBONIZED BUREAU PLAT20th century; unsigned; the black leather-inset top over two drawers opposing two false drawers; 72 1/4 inches wide; 31 3/4 inches deep; 30 1/4 inches high Condition:
AMERICAN TABLETOP DESK. Nineteenth century, pine. Dovetailed, with a slant lid and old blue paint. 11.5"h. 22.5"w. 17.5"d.
ANTIQUE INKWELL AND LETTER BOX DESK SET19th century wood and brass desk set with two glass inkwells, measures 10 x 12 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches. crack on bottom drawer panel, stable and not visible, box has a small tear in the inside fabric, see images for more details on condition. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Jens RISOM. SGD leathertop executive desk. Mid Century. Dimensions: 81 1/2" x 36" x 29" high.
Estimate: 600.00 - 900.00
CHARLES II OAK BUREAU 17TH CENTURY AND LATER the carved back panel above a slant front opening to an arrangement of drawers, over a triple panel front carved with flowers, and an arched apron, raised on spiral turned legs joined by a turned stretcher and ending on ball feet 84cm wide, 126cm high, 50cm deep Estimate £ 400-600 + fees Provenance: The Lord and Lady Sutherland of Houndwood Collection. Sold for £500 (buyer's premium included)
American Walnut Roll-Top Desk & Bookcase19th century. Two-piece construction. The whole with burl walnut panels. Drawer bottoms replaced. Missing one bail to drawer. Old tooled leather writing surface well worn and with losses. Moldings with some repairs. 94 1/2" x 45" x 24".
MUMMENTHALER AND MEIER MAGIC BOX DESK: Mid-Century Modern Rosewood ''Magic Box'' Desk, by Mummenthaler & Meier. Closed Approx. 45'' h x 32.25'' w x 21.25'' d. Open Approx. 45'' h x 64.5'' w x 19.5'' d.
CONDITION: Rub marks at feet from use, right door hangs slightly.
Teak Double Pedestal Desk Mid-Century modern double pedestal desk with centralized drawer flanked by four drawers to each side all resting on round tapered legs; measures approximately 29-5/8" high, 48" wide and 22" in depth.
A contemporary black desk, 21st Century With a concave rectangular black composite wood top raised on tubular metal legs with lockable castors 29" H x 63" W x 31.5" D Provenance: Private Collection, Bel Air, CA Dimensions: 29" H x 63" W x 31.5" D Provenance: Private Collection, Bel Air, CA
MILO BAUGHMAN OLIVE BURLWOOD DESK: Mid-century Milo Baughman 3- drawer desk, of Olive Burlwood. Approx. 29.75'' h x 58'' l x 24'' w.
CONDITION: Scattered scratches & indents commensurate with age and use. Small repair to corner.
Milo Baughman Campaign Desk: Mid-century modern Milo Baughman Campaign Desk for Thayer Coggin. Black lacquer finish with polished aluminum X cross legs, 2 front drawers, glass top. Measures 54"L x 24"W x 28. 5"H. Condition report: wear to finish and legs commensurate with use and age, see photos. Examine all photos closely. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. Please contact our third party shippers for quotes.
PROVINCIAL-STYLE BUREAU PLAT20th century; the top with inlaid border; 72 inches wide; 38 inches deep; 29 1/2 inches high Condition:
LOUIS XV-STYLE EBONIZED BUREAU PLAT20th century; unsigned; the black leather-inset top over two drawers opposing two false drawers; 72 1/4 inches wide; 31 3/4 inches deep; 30 1/4 inches high Condition:
LOUIS XV STYLE GILT METAL-MOUNTED BUREAU PLAT20th century; with brown leather-inset top over three drawers opposing three false drawers; Condition: indentations and scratches to leather; a small chipped loss and a crack to top; no key; 62 inches wide; 30 inches deep; 31 1/2 inches high Condition:
A Herman Miller "Everywhere" desk, 21st Century With manufacturer's label to underside The rectangular composite wood top with a maple veneer raised on white powder-coated steel legs 28.75" H x 50.75" W x 30" D Provenance: Private Collection, Bel Air, CA Dimensions: 28.75" H x 50.75" W x 30" D Provenance: Private Collection, Bel Air, CA
CONTINENTAL INLAID-SATINWOOD, ROSEWOOD AND MAHOGANY LAP DESK, NINETEENTH CENTURY.
The interior of the slightly-domed cover inset with a drop-down writing surface, above a hinged compartment flanked by three covered compartments, the whole inlaid with shaped panels of birds perched upon branches. Height 5 inches, width 14 ½ inches, depth 10 ½ inches.
FIVE CARVED INUIT MARINE IVORY DESK OBJECTS20th century, comprising: recumbent dog, 1-3/4 x 3-1/2 in.; whale on stand, sticker on base reads "J.D. Thomson/Wrangell Alaska/May 1945", 2-1/4 x 4 in.; small bird on base, 2-1/8 x 2-7/8 in.; dagger with reticulated pommel, 5-1/2 in.; small penguin, 1-3/4 in.
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Condition:
some slight cracking and surface accretion
TWO GILT METAL PICTURE FRAMES & CARTIER METAL DESK TRAY20th Century. The first in Neo-classical style retailed John Wanamaker, the second Austrian, with faux engine-turned enamel, the tray rectangular, inscribed. Largest measuring overall 15” by 7”.
DAZOR (ATTRIB) MID-CENTURY MODERN DESK LAMPMid-century modern desk lamp, attributed to Dazor Manufacturing, c.1960s, disc-shaped shade with fiberglass diffuser, brass stem swivels on the enameled metal base, approx 13"h, 24.5"w, 13.75"d, 8lbs
AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE SLANT FRONT DESK. Nineteenth century, cherry with pine secondary. Dovetailed case with three graduated dovetailed drawers with original brasses. Bracket feet with scrolled returns. Fitted interior with drawers and pigeonholes. Replaced hinges and some loss to drawer edges. 35"h. 29.5" writing height, 38.25"w. 19"d. Ex Margaret Brusher (Michigan).
LOUIS XV-STYLE EBONIZED BUREAU PLAT19th century; the rectangular top inset with gilt-tooled red leather, over three frieze drawers Dimensions: 30 x 63 x 31 in. (76.2 x 160 x 78.7 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Personal Collection of Beverly Hills Designer Barbara Lockhart. Condition: No key.
LOUIS XV STYLE PARQUETRY BUREAU PLAT20th century with brown leather-inset top over three drawers 68 inches wide; 39 inches deep; 32 inches high Condition:
GILT METAL-MOUNTED & INLAID EBONIZED BUREAU PLAT20th century; with inset tooled black leather top over three drawers opposed by three false drawers; Condition: a repair to interior of one side drawer; scratches and indentations to leather top; lifting to metal line inlay on one leg; 63 inches wide;36 inches deep; 31 inches high Condition:
A Powell & BonnellLacquered Desk Height 30 x width 72 x depth 30 inches. : A Powell & BonnellLacquered Desk. 21ST CENTURY. with metal legs. Height 30 x width 72 x depth 30 inches. . Condition . For condition inquiries please contact palmbeachcr@hindmanauctions. com
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:
SIX JAPANESE SILVER DESK ITEMS20th century, five rectangular boxes, wooden interior, two with engraved decoration, two with monograms; one lighter case, bright cut decoration with gilt highlights, all marked "Sterling/950", 2-1/4 in. to 6 in.
Provenance: Collection of General Sam S. Walker and Charlotte B. Walker, Pinehurst, North Carolina
Condition:
all with dents, light scratches and wear
CHINESE PEDESTAL DESK & CHAIR20th century, the desk constructed in three parts, the paneled top section with three frieze drawers, the left-hand pedestal with a drawer over a file drawer, the right-hand pedestal with three drawers (61 inches wide; 27 inches deep; 30 1/2 inches high); the chair with paneled seat (18 inches wide; 16 1/2 inches deep; 37 inches high; seat height: 16 1/2 inches; Condition: each with fading to finish overall; scratches to top of desk; edgewear to chair; drawers glide smoothly; Condition:
LOUIS XV-STYLE BUREAU PLAT20th century; with gilt metal mounts and gilt-tooled tan leather-inset top; having three drawers; Condition: extensive losses to veneer, including 17 inches of front of right front leg; scratches and water stains to leather; 58 inches wide; 32 inches deep; 31 inches high Condition:
DIRECTOIRE-STYLE BUREAU PLAT20th century; having three drawers opposing three false drawers; with gilt metal mounts and two keys; 52 1/4 inches wide; 24 1/2 inches deep; 29 1/4 inches high Condition:
NEW ENGLAND PAINTED PINE COUNTRY SCHOOL DESK. Nineteenth century. Slant lid and attached bench seat. Retains old green paint. Carved initials on the front, remnants of early pictures on the interior, and writing that appears to read, "Desk of Thomas Bridgham, son of Samuel, 1st Mayor of Providence, 1784." 36"h. 26.5"w. 33"l. Ex Joanna Boardman (Illinois).
TWO LAP DESKS. Nineteenth century. European desk with two ink wells, quill storage, and hinged writing surface with blue velvet, 4"h. 13"w. 10.25"d., and an American primitive desk with lift lid writing surface, 5.75"h. 14"w. 17"d.
A Spanish Iron Mounted Walnut Marquetry Vargueno/Traveling Desk
17th Century
Height 12 x width 17 1/2 x depth 11 inches.