Circa 1770 Chippendale Secretarial Desk.

This has been in our family since at least 1930. This was given to my Grandmother by her Aunt that year. Please see photo of the tag that has been there since then. It has never been removed, and I remember this very tag as a child growing up in the 1960's.

The left pull-out brace that supports the desktop when open, and flat has a broken bond where the brass connects with the wood. This must have been done when it was put into storage in 2007, as it was not noticed until May of 2012 when it was taken out of storage.

Additional photos will be taken for anyone who wishes to see them. I will answer questions as best that I am able to, but please note that I am not overly knowledgeable about this item prior to the 1960's/1970's. It was always in our home until my mother passed away in 1997. I have had it in my home until July, 2007 when it was put into storage. It remained there until May of 2012.
I dusted it with a soft rag before the photos were taken on May 24, 2012. No oil, or furniture polish of any kind has been used on it in 14 years. It was professionally cleaned by an antique furniture dealer in 1998. It has not been exposed to any cleaners, polishes, or anything else of that nature to my knowledge since 1998. I only used a dry, soft cloth to dust it.It was kept in a dry, cool, and out of the sunlight environment while it has been in my possession.

Additional photographs gladly taken upon request. I will answer questions honestly to the best of my ability, however I am only able to answer questions that date back to my exposure to the desk going back to the 1960's, as before that much of the information has passed on with the ensuing deaths of the people closest to it.

Thank you for viewing this beautiful item. $8,500.00

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