Property from a Private Collection, Beaufort, SC

Description:

Oak, Yellow Pine and Fruitwood Plantation Desk, 19th Century, the molded cornice with hinged front section opening to pigeon-holes above 3 drawers and a recess flanked by doors opening to document slots and pigeon-holes, over two drawers, the projecting lower section above three frieze drawers raised on turned legs.

Measurements: Height: 64 1/2 in. x Width: 52 1/2 in. x Depth: 34 in.

Condition:

Previously cleaned, possibly previously painted, pigeon-holes with pencil inscriptions, the central middle drawer lacking knob, ink stains to projecting lower section, writing section formerly lined, central frieze drawer with replaced pull, old marks and scratches, scuffs to legs and feet, fresh scratch to right side of writing panel, age cracks.

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