NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL SLANT-FRONT DESK,18th century, mahogany with later hardware. Dovetail constructed case having star inlaid fall-front lid with bread board ends, opening to fitted interior; two aligned drawers above three graduated long drawers on bracket feet - 39 1/2 in. x 37 in. x 19 1/4 in. Estimate $1,200-1,500
The top has age cracks and an old repair; slant front also with age cracks and replaced hardware including locking mechanism and hinges; fitted interior missing prospect door and some drawer bottoms replaced over the years as is common; lopers with detached pull and other with staining; two short drawers separated by replaced dovetailed mullion; long drawers reinforced with contemporary braces and glue blocks; case with replaced interior drawer supports; case with replaced back board and with feet cut-down.
