AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE CHERRYWOOD SLANT-FRONT DESK,Late 18th-early 19th century, Connecticut. Fall front carved with demilune shell motif. Opens to interior fitted with 3 banks of aligned drawers over 5 drawers over 10 arcaded pigeon holes with thumbnail molded edges. Lower case 4 full width drawers, cast brass hardware replaced, on ball and claw feet. - H: 42 in. x W: 39 7/8 in. x D: 19 1/4 in. Estimate $2,500-3,500
PROVENANCE: Collection of Rear Admiral Faye Glenn Abdellah, Annandale, VA
