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A George III Mahogany Partners’ Desk
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold
$500
Live Auction
Property from the Fred and Kay Krehbiel Collection, Part I
Location
Chicago
Description
A George III Mahogany Partners’ Desk
Early 19th Century
one caster missing.
Height 29 x width 59 x depth 36 1/4 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Height of knee-hold: 24 inches.
In overall decent, attractive condition. Old scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. The pulls are replaced. One side of the case with more sunfading to finish. The tooled leather top is later but does exhibit sings of age and wear with some scattered scuffs and staining. Approximately 5-inch section of cockbeading detached from one of the central long drawers, not retained. Age splits to exterior and interior of sides. One side with two detached casters, only one of which is retained. Other casters exhibit signs of being reattached with glue. Additional images available upon request.
Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.
In overall decent, attractive condition. Old scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. The pulls are replaced. One side of the case with more sunfading to finish. The tooled leather top is later but does exhibit sings of age and wear with some scattered scuffs and staining. Approximately 5-inch section of cockbeading detached from one of the central long drawers, not retained. Age splits to exterior and interior of sides. One side with two detached casters, only one of which is retained. Other casters exhibit signs of being reattached with glue. Additional images available upon request.
Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.