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440. A Blockfront Desk, American, Early 20th Century

The three quarter brass gallery over a molded rectangular top with hinged front inlaid with mother of pearl and fruitwood, opening to reveal a writing surface and fitted with several compartments and drawers, the top drawer with shell carvings and flanked by desk top supports, over three drawers with brass pulls, rope twist columns on either side, and a handsome gadrooned apron, raised on four claw and ball feet. 43 3/4" h., 31" w., 19" d.

400/800     SOLD: $460.00

Condition: loss to inlay and finish, scratched interior, chipping to sides and feet.