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Fine American Chippendale, New England mahogany and mahogany veneer
bureau, or slope front desk. Reverse serpentine front in which
the central curve is inverted.
Original brass
Number on Back of all of the brass is 2377
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Four Large Drawers
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Five Small Top Drawers
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Eight openings
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One Larger Door in the Center
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2 Secret Drawers
Has a label on inside drawer of former owner, New Milford, N.Y.
Sometimes referred to as a Gov. Winthrop desk.
Attributed to New England. 19th c. or before.
One minor chip in the veneer on the bottom.
Dimensions:
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Width: 36"
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Depth: 21"
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Height: 42 1/2"
