New England Chippendale Cherry Slant Front Desk

late 18th century, chestnut and white pine secondary, dovetailed case, hinged lipped slant lid with bread board ends, loper support, stepped divided interior with seven small drawers above eight valanced pigeon holes, four graduated lipped drawers, horizontal drawer style with dovetailed dato joint, raised on tall shaped bracket feet with spur.
41.5 x 37.25 x 18.5 in., case width 36 in.
Private Collection, Goldsboro, North Carolina
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Some staining to top surfaces; tight shrinkage cracks to lid and top; hinge break and repairs; brasses are old and in original holes; some lip repair; feet are original but three facings tipped and later brace blocks.