CONTINENTAL CARVED OAK SLANT-FRONT DESK. 18th century. Slant front opens to writing compartment fitted with tamboured door centered by pigeonholes and stepped drawers; two aligned over two full width drawers; case vigorously carved overall with large scrolls and leaves in the 18th century taste; elaborately cast brass bail-handle pulls and escutcheons. - H: 41 1/2; W: 43 1/4"; D: 20". Estimate $1,000-2,000
