Lot 35: Standing Trustee’s Desk

Pine, traces of original red stain, older varnish finish, single board top with half-round molding, over applied cove molding, inset panel pull down desk surface, with cast brass side supports, eight cubbyhole interior with shelf above, five small flanking dovetailed drawers, over two central small drawers, with larger drawers on either side, all with original hardwood pulls, above a two door cupboard with inset panels on a molded base, on carved feet, spring loaded door clasp, Enfield, CT, c. 1840, (note: see p. 20, Shaker, A Collector’s Source Book, Don and Carol Raycraft, 1980), 56″ h, 35 1/2″ w, 14 1/2″ d, (ex. Don and Carol Raycraft collection; ex. Doug Hamel collection; ex. Bud Thompson collection).

Estimate: $12,000-18,000