Title
Writing Desk
Object Type
Date
18th century
Description
Has rectangular crossbanded top above a fall-front, enclosing a fitted interior above a pair of slides and a frieze drawer on foliate carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. Slides do not pull out all the way. Top lifts to expose five compartments, two with removable lids and a rectangular mirror.
Medium
wood (elm), brass
Extent
Overall: 42 x 29 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (106.7 x 74.9 x 52.1 cm)
Collection
Source
Belonged to J.B. Duke, Newport
Identifier
1999.9
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