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19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
$2,295
£1,734.26
€2,002.64
CA$3,206.92
A$3,558.34
CHF 1,863.94
MX$43,634.84
NOK 23,708.64
SEK 22,379.94
DKK 14,934.94
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A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details and ebonized moldings. The very top with a 3/4 brass gallery and worn brass plaque over a black tooled leather slant front that lifts up. The interior in satinwood with two short drawers. The apron with a wood escutcheon (lacking a key). Both sides with four small drawers (lacking keys), The lower front case with a carved decorative oval panel, the whole raised on extended front legs with a darker scrolled carved detail. All legs on wooden castors.
H. 35", W. 22", Depth 18 1/2"
Condition: Please see all detail photos. There is a well-worn top with old stains, scratches to the leather, time- worn casters, expected nicks, slight chips , scratches and tarnished brass, all of which do not detract from the authentic and fine presentation.
- Dimensions:Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Bridgeport, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: 2127411stDibs: LU1755231574792

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