AMERICAN FEDERAL MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT DESK,circa 1790-1800, Massachusetts or New Hampshire. Slant-front with thumbnail-molded, banded edge opens to writing compartment fitted with maple and cherry paneled prospect door concealing arcaded drawer above open compartment, centered by arrangement of six short drawers with four graduated drawers; lower case fitted with four graduated drawers; oval brasses; shaped bracket feet; dovetailed sides - 40 3/4 in. x 37 3/8 in. x20 3/4 in. Estimate $1,000-1,500
PROVENANCE: Estate of Arthur H. Keyes, Washington, DC
