Lot 185

George III Style Inlaid Burl Walnut and Leather Partner's Desk, Smith and Watson, of Recent Manufacture

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

The leather-lined writing surface above a central frieze drawer flanked by a ratchet leather writing slide on the right over a frieze drawer and a frieze drawer on the left above graduating drawers with a file drawer on the right, with a leather writing slide above faux drawers on the reverse above cabinet doors (currently locked), all raised on a plinth base. 

30 x 5 ft. 11 1/2 in. x 36 in. 

Condition

In good overall condition with expected scuffing, nicks and general wear. Minor molding losses under the central drawer, and a patch on the lower right file drawer near the lock plate. Very minor veneer replacements. Structurally sound. Lacking key.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.