Name/Title
Mahogany Slant-top DeskDescription
Mahogany slant-top Desk with four graduated drawers. The four drawer fronts are mahogany veneer on white pine and all four have bead moldings. All drawers have their original locks, brass bale brasses and brass keyhole escutcheons. The interior drawers are solid mahogany with white pine secondary woodMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
American, unknownRole
CabinetmakerDate made
1790 - 1815Time Period
late 18th early 19th centuriesPlace
Region
New EnglandCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
107.32 cmWidth
104.1 cmDepth
47.9 cmDimension Notes
Depth including extended slant top: 84.1 cmMaterial
Wood (mahogany), White Pine, BrassCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
The desk is in excellent condition except for the fact that its original bracket leg base had been replaced by castors on blocks. It was restored about 2010 by the cabinetmaker/restorer in Winthrop. He also replaced the broken original hinges for the slant top.
