Description
A rare & most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century. Believed to have been used as a maritime sea captains desk. Born in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, circa 1820, of box on stand design, custom converted from a simple work table into a beautiful & functional captain / officers traveling desk. Featuring a stunning highly figured flame mahogany hinged flip-top chest, which lifts open & folds back opens to reveal a fitted interior work / writing stand. The top then morphing into a stepped back bookcase shelf with raised partial gallery, over open niche cubby fitted with two short drawers, ideal for writing instruments, documents, mail, & other correspondence. A work / writing surface with two disc shaped alternating wood grain inlay & overhanging top, step molded edge, leading to a single frieze drawer with original turned pulls, flanked by pegged mortise tenoned joined squared corner brackets, elegantly rising on four hand turned, ringed & tapering legs. Finely hand-crafted of solid mahogany, with secondary cherry wood & poplar. Beautiful patina over the whole, warm, rich mahogany coloring & antique glow. Typical wear consistent with age & indicative of use, including light wear which serves to add to the rustic charm & historic depth to this outstanding piece. Provenance: Acquired from the estate of the late private owner's fine Raleigh, North Carolina property. Oral history: Said to have been in the shipmaster / sea captain's quarters aboard a merchant vessel. Dimensions: (approx) 36.5" High, 26" Wide, 20.25" Deep Shipping available Pickup available near Dallas, Tx Early 19Th Century American Sheraton Figured Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk - Antique Ship Captains Work Table
