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European Silver, Furniture and Ceramics

European Silver, Furniture and Ceramics

  • View full screen - View 2 of Lot 62. A George II Burr Walnut Merchant's Desk, Circa 1740.
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  • View full screen - View 2 of Lot 62. A George II Burr Walnut Merchant's Desk, Circa 1740.
  • View full screen - View 3 of Lot 62. A George II Burr Walnut Merchant's Desk, Circa 1740.
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Property from a West Coast Collection

A George II Burr Walnut Merchant's Desk, Circa 1740

Lot Closed

October 20, 07:01 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 8,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property from a West Collection


A George II Burr Walnut Merchant's Desk, Circa 1740

interior of hinged section re-fitted incorporating some earlier fronts to compartments


closed height 38 1/2 in.; open height 50 in.

19.3 cm; 127 cm

Christie's New York, 28 March 1981, lot 208

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