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Chippendale Slant-Top Desk

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Massachusetts, ca. 1770-1785. Walnut, white pine secondary.
Over-all in excellent condition, retaining original brasses, some shrinkage cracks on the side, old mellow finish.
Provenance: Private Collection, Boston; William Smith Auctions, Plainfield, N.H.
In a wonderful, compact size, the Chippendale desk opens to an amphitheater interior with a shell carved drawer flanked by columns and shaped valances. The case is fitted with four graduated drawers supported by carved ball and claw feet with a center, carved shell-motif drop pendant.

Dimensions: 44” h, 37 ¼” w, 21” d (feet)

Item ID: F-CP-D 015

More Information

Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	ca. 1780
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional, Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	F-CP-D 015
Incollect Reference #:	746953

Dimensions

W.	37.25 in;	H.	44 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	94.62 cm;	H.	111.76 cm;	D.	53.34 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.