Slant top desk capped by a cabinet set on four high curving legs. Cabinet with two shutters. Shutters and sides of cabinet and desk ornamented with applied fretwork patterning. Desk has a lipped slant top. Is referred to as a "fancy" desk. Desk is missing its lock.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
American, unknown
Role
Cabinetmaker
Date made
1850 - 1870
Time Period
Mid 19th Century
Place
Region
Northeast
Continent
North America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
None
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Desk
Height
28 cm
Width
50.5 cm
Depth
51.5 cm
Dimension Description
Cabinet with two front shutters.
Height
51.5 cm
Width
41.1 cm
Depth
14.8 cm
Dimension Notes
Cabinet is capped by an ornamental frieze 11.6 cm high. Its length including turned finials is 44.5 cm.
