An unusual American Federal "Aaron Burr" style writing desk in the shape of an oval drum table on four scrolled legs with casters. The shape is reminiscent a cellarette or a wine cooler on the outside. The exterior of the drum is detailed with rippling applied ornaments. The hinged top opens at the center to make a writing surface. There is a small drawer with a lock mechanism and escutcheon below the writing surface and scrolling apron surrounding the drawer. The opposing side of the form swings out on a hinge forming a small rounded-back seat. It has a patent label dated 1854 from Stephen Hedges on the interior lid. Overall it measures 33-1/4" x 25-1/2" x 29-1/4"H.
500/700 Sold $402.50
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