SWC-Fine Chippendale style Carved Mahogany Blockfront Kneehole Desk

  

The country's largest collection of fine Classical & Colonial Furniture... Just steps from the RISD Museum & John Brown House. A Fine Chippendale style Carved Mahogany Blockfront Kneehole Desk.

While we rarely handle material out of period, this kneehole is an exception because of the virtuosity of construction and materials used. Note the carved claw and ball feet with shell knees, clearly as good as any period carving. Kneeholes rarely have claw and ball feet (usually bracket) and it is only wishful thinking to also expect carved knees (see detail). Also note the carving of the shell. It is the best quality one could expect and is fully developed. The wood is a fine solid mahogany which has mellowed through the years. This piece was probably made by a master woodworker for his own gratification. All offerings are in fine condition with no major repairs or replacements unless otherwise indicated in description. Item must be insured in full.

The item "SWC-Fine Chippendale style Carved Mahogany Blockfront Kneehole Desk" is in sale since Friday, August 28, 2015. This item is in the category "Antiques\Furniture\Desks & Secretaries".

The seller is "stanleyweiss" and is located in Providence, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Color: Dark Wood Tone
• Type: Desks & Secretaries
• Style: Chippendale
• Age: 20th century
• Material: Mahogany