
Description
18th century, chestnut and white pine secondary woods, top section with tombstone doors opening to finely fitted interior with three drawers, base with fitted desk interior over four graduated long drawers with original batwing brasses, ogee bracket feet, 93-1/4 x 42-1/4 x 25 in.
Provenance: Gift of Frederic B. Pratt, Brooklyn, NY, in 1915; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Condition
replaced feet, one escutcheon with loss, finials likely replaced (they are walnut), some losses to applied moldings on finial plinths, central finial support with repair to break, top section proper right door with broken hinge, door hinges replaced (no patches), top section interior missing small shelves, interior fallboard formerly fitted with fabric or leather cover now removed, butterfly patches at back side of fallboard, typical minor surface wear with scattered pest damage to chestnut elements
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Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
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30%
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Estimate $3,000-$5,000
Starting Price
$1,500
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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | April 9
Apr 09, 2026 10:00 AM EDTAsheville, NC, United States
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