AMERICAN EMPIRE MAHOGANY FLIP-TOP DESK,19th century. Back splash on raised top with three frieze drawers with hinged flip-top writing surface opening to concealed compartment with four pigeonholes and one centered locking drawer (with key) above long drawer with brass bail handle pulls and escutcheon on ring-turned legs ending in peg feet - 42 3/4 in. x 31 3/4 in. x 20 1/4 in. Estimate $500-700
PROVENANCE: Estate of John G. G. Stringer, Poolesville, MD