18th C Chippendale Boston, Mass Benjamin Frothingham Reverse Serpentine Slant Lid Desk Circa: 1780 In A Superb State Of Preservation.

18th C Chippendale Boston, Mass Benjamin Frothingham Reverse Serpentine Slant Lid Desk Circa: 1780 In A Superb State Of Preservation.   « Less

A very fine American New England bold tiger maple slant lid desk with bracket base graduated drawers replaced hardware origin: New England circa: 1780-1800 warm mellow honey  More »

A very fine American New England bold tiger maple slant lid desk with bracket base graduated drawers replaced hardware origin: New England circa: 1780-1800 warm mellow honey patina. Excellent condition. Origin: probably Rhode Island. Simple straight forward interior. Very clean.   « Less

Superb 18th C American Walnut Pennsylvania Fluted Corner Column Ogee Bracket Base Desk. Stepped Interior. Original Hardware. Old Surface. Warm Mellow Nut Brown Patina Circa:  More »

Superb 18th C American Walnut Pennsylvania Fluted Corner Column Ogee Bracket Base Desk. Stepped Interior. Original Hardware. Old Surface. Warm Mellow Nut Brown Patina Circa: 1770-1785 Excellent Condition   « Less

HOLLAND LATE 18TH CENTURY THE SHAPED CONFORMING WALNUT TOP WITH CANTED CORNERS ABOVE A LONG DRAWER ,THE FALL FRONT OPENING TO REVEAL 6 PIGEONHOLES,5 DRAWERS INLAID WITH  More »

HOLLAND LATE 18TH CENTURY THE SHAPED CONFORMING WALNUT TOP WITH CANTED CORNERS ABOVE A LONG DRAWER ,THE FALL FRONT OPENING TO REVEAL 6 PIGEONHOLES,5 DRAWERS INLAID WITH PARQUETRY, AND ONE LONG SHELF, THE INSIDE FLAP WITH BURGUNDY LEATHER FRAMED IN PARQUETRY. THE LOWER SECTION HAS 2 CABINET DOORS. THE WHOLE INLAID WITH CUBE INSIDE FRAME PARQUETRY AND THREE OVAL PANELS OF FLORAL MARQUETRY.   « Less

Superb 18th C American Chippendale Mahogany Boston Or Salem, Massachusetts Desk With Two Carved Shells, Dense Figured Quality Mahogany With A Reverse Serpentine Slant Front.  More »

Superb 18th C American Chippendale Mahogany Boston Or Salem, Massachusetts Desk With Two Carved Shells, Dense Figured Quality Mahogany With A Reverse Serpentine Slant Front. Boston or North Shore. Circa: 1790. Old Original Surface. Retain Its Original Hardware. Choice Condition. Height 44 1/4", Width 42", Depth 24" Rich Deep Mellow Reddish Brown Nut Patina. In A Superb State Of Original Preservation.Stock # RT0124006A   « Less

Superb 18th C American Chippendale Mahogany Boston Or Salem, Massachusetts Desk With Two Carved Shells, Dense Figured Quality Mahogany With A Reverse Serpentine Slant Front.  More »

Superb 18th C American Chippendale Mahogany Boston Or Salem, Massachusetts Desk With Two Carved Shells, Dense Figured Quality Mahogany With A Reverse Serpentine Slant Front. Boston or North Shore. Circa: 1790. Old Original Surface. Retain Its Original Hardware. Choice Condition. Height 44 1/4", Width 42", Depth 24" Rich Deep Mellow Reddish Brown Nut Patina. In A Superb State Of Original Preservation.Stock # RT124006A   « Less

The is a very fine 18th century American Massachusetts dense flame crotched mahogany reverse serpentine desk with exceptional bold serpentine bracket base feet. The brass  More »

The is a very fine 18th century American Massachusetts dense flame crotched mahogany reverse serpentine desk with exceptional bold serpentine bracket base feet. The brass bail handle hardware is original to the piece. The center arched prospect door conceals two additional dovetailed storage drawers. The interior is clean, balanced and straight forward. It could of been constructed possibly for an 18th Quaker family or simply a family that could not afford or want ornate carving and additional details. Choice selection of flame crotch dense mahogany. The desk is completely original. It has survived in a superb state of preservation. Period hardware Circa: 1780-1795 Mellow Nut Brown Patina Stock # c111702   « Less

Extremely Rare George II Desk In Pristine Condition Circa: 1740-1780 Stock # RT725001

Extremely Rare George II Desk In Pristine Condition Circa: 1740-1780 Stock # RT725001   « Less

Superb Rare 18th C Chippendale American Massachusetts Dense Mahogany Reverse Serpentine Slant Front Claw & Ball Foot Double Shell Carved Desk. Attributed To Benjamin  More »

Superb Rare 18th C Chippendale American Massachusetts Dense Mahogany Reverse Serpentine Slant Front Claw & Ball Foot Double Shell Carved Desk. Attributed To Benjamin Frothingham Shop Tradition With A Well Developed & Balanced Stepped Interior & Double Shell Carving At The Interior And At The Base Attributed Master Craftsman: Benjamin Frothingham By Associated Origin, Construction, Regional Characteristics & Documented Examples In Private Collections & Museums. Charlestown Or Boston, Mass Circa: 1770-1785 Height: 45'' Width: 42 1/4'' Depth: 22'' Writing Height: 32 1/2'' Choice Mellow Nut Brown Patina. **This Superb Desk Is An Identical Mate To A Desk Sold By Mark Reinfurt - Equinox Antiques & Fine Art Some 20 Years Ago To The Permanent Collection Of The Memphis Brooks Fine Arts Museum In Memphis, Tennessee. It Is On Permanent Display Underneath A Major Oil Painting Of The Grand Canel In Venice By The Master 18th Century Artist - Cantaletto. Not Bad Company. The Museum Purchased The Desk From My Collection When I Was 27 Years Old Developing My Business. This Lovely Desk Which Was Previously Owned & Sold Then Recently Repurchased By Equinox Antiques & Fine Art Is Which Is Currently On My Website And Available For Purchase Is Shown By Appointment Only In My Castleton Residence. It Is A Superb Example By The Same Master Craftsman - Benjamin Frothingham Of The 18th Century As Listed Above. A Wonderful Gem! In 24 Years Of Building Equinox Antiques & Fine Art These Desks Of This Quality Are Scarce And Certainly Above Average. A Gem!   « Less

Superb 18th C American Federal Bold Tiger Maple Slant Lid Desk With Original Brasses. Circa: 1790-1810 Constructed In Extremely Bold Tiger Maple Wood. In A Superb State Of  More »

Superb 18th C American Federal Bold Tiger Maple Slant Lid Desk With Original Brasses. Circa: 1790-1810 Constructed In Extremely Bold Tiger Maple Wood. In A Superb State Of Preservation. Old Refinish. Mellow Nut Brown Amber Patina   « Less