Lot 85: Sister’s Sewing Desk

Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000

Butternut, pine secondary, varnish finish, two banks of three dovetailed drawers on upper section, small central cupboard with arched inset panel door, sliding breadboarded sewing surface, over three small drawers on left, three full-length dovetailed drawers on right side, original locks and key, inset panel ends on left, square tapered legs, thumbnail beaded, original porcelain knobs, 41 1/2″ h, 31 1/2″ w, 24″ d, (ex. Edwin Hibarger collection; ex. Jonathan Wadleigh collection – purchased Willis Henry Shaker Auction, 2003, Lot 35).