Bidspirit auction | Boston Classical Mahogany Butler's Desk

Boston Classical Mahogany Butler's Desk - Origin: Probably Boston, Massachusetts Date: Circa 1840 Period/Style: American Classical Materials: Mahogany and figured mahogany veneer, contrasting wood interior, brass fittings, green writing inset Form: Butler's desk with a fitted fall-front writing compartment Description: American Classical mahogany butler’s desk, probably Boston, circa 1840, with two short upper drawers, a broad fall-front writing compartment and two long lower drawers. The fitted interior contains small drawers with contrasting light-colored fronts and pigeonholes above a green inset writing surface, supported by folding brass arms. Engaged front columns have carved acanthus capitals and ring-molded bases. Round wooden drawer pulls, a beaded lower molding and carved acorn-form front feet complement the strongly figured mahogany veneer across the facade. Dimensions: 48 in. H, 47 in. W, 22.5 in. D Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Finish wear, surface scratches and small edge nicks. Wear and discoloration to the green writing inset. Tears and lifting to the paper covering on the back. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 48 x 47 x 22.5 in