AMERICAN FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT DESK.circa 1800. Front panel opens to writing compartment fitted with prospect door inlaid with oval reserve, opening to two drawers over open compartment, flanked by six drawers over eight arcaded pigeon holes; lower case has four graduated full-width drawers with inlaid kite-shape escutcheons and brass bail-handle oval pulls; splayed French feet; line inlay throughout. - H: 42 1/4 in.; W: 39 3/4 in.; D: 20 in. Estimate $800-1,200
