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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction

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733. A Miniature Salesman's Sample of a Hepplewhite Slant Front Desk, ca. 19th Century

A miniature Hepplewhite slant front desk, ca. 19th Century. With two long drawers with one short drawer, flanked by pull-out desk supports for the hinged desk surface. There is a leather insert on the desk top; five compartments and one drawer on the interior. The desk is embellished with blond wood banding with burled wood veneer. This is a very fine hand-made example. The desk measures approx. 9-3/4"T x 9-1/16"W x 5-3/8"D, and is unsigned and unmarked.



800/1,500   Sold $747.50
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