AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE BALL AND CLAW SLANT FRONT DESK c. 1770: "Condition Report:
Refinished in the last century, some sun-fading to surface, minor dings/abrasions/scratches throughout and old surface filling is visible in the deep swirling mahogany grains; surface overall is quite rich and very attractive with a mild cognac color. Pulls are period replacements in nearly the same holes as the originals. Hinges and locks replaced, one drawer lock absent - no key. All drawers have some hairline cracking and color fading, nothing particularly noteworthy. Runners added to underside of drawers to supplement frame. One backboard removed and shellacked during the 19th century - all backboards original, reattached with screws as the cut nails probably lost grip. Left loper with a pieced repair. Untouched feet"
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