AMERICAN SOUTHERN WALNUT PLANTATION DESK,19th century. Stepped-back, hinged lidded crown over frieze; recessed-panel doors open to fitted interior; flip-down writing surface with lopers; full-width apron drawer; octagonal pencil-post legs. Accompanied by letter of provenance dated March 6, 1927, Memphis, Tenn., attesting to the purchase of the desk in 1862 by the Masonic Lodge in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, from the estate of Jacob Burns. - 60 in. x 37 in. x13 in. Estimate $800-1,200
Size label cut out. bust: 32 in. sleeve length: 17 in. total length: 43 in.
