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18th Century Captains Desk

$6,560
$8,20020% Off
£5,008.38
£6,260.4820% Off
€5,736.35
€7,170.4420% Off
CA$9,190.53
CA$11,488.1620% Off
A$10,276.14
A$12,845.1720% Off
CHF 5,390.26
CHF 6,737.8320% Off
MX$124,468.70
MX$155,585.8720% Off
NOK 68,041.47
NOK 85,051.8420% Off
SEK 64,282.75
SEK 80,353.4420% Off
DKK 42,816.19
DKK 53,520.2320% Off

About the Item

A George III period mahogany kneehole captains desk. Rare example of 18th century campaign furniture. Rich, dense Cuban mahogany inlaid with ivory escutcheons with period brass. Probably made on the Channel Islands. Britain, Circa 1760. Note, extended: 39.5" x 31.5"x39", Knee hole area: 11.75"Wx10"Dx22.75"H, lower back corner panel is separate but included. Small key as well.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Width: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JRD030041stDibs: LU8801234658612

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