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The December Fine Antiques, Art & Decorations Auction

Sat, Dec 6, 2025 10:00AM EST
  2025-12-06 10:00:00 2025-12-06 10:00:00 America/New_York Gray's Auctioneers LLC Gray's Auctioneers LLC : The December Fine Antiques, Art & Decorations Auction https://auctions.graysauctioneers.com/auctions/grays/the-december-fine-antiques-art-decorations-auction-21254
The Gray's December Fine Antiques, Art and Decorations Auction features a rare Federal Cylinder Desk and Bookcase from Bankson and Lawson, Baltimore, created between 1785 - 1792, along with many other intriguing antiques, several 16th C - 19th C paintings by Flemish, Dutch and German artists and numerous silver, gilt and bronze decorations. Wonderful rugs, Ogee and tall case clocks, architectural elements and a large taxidermy Marlin round out this compelling end of year auction.
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Lot 35

American Flame Mahogany Butler's Desk

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

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An American Flame Mahogany Butler's Desk, New York, Circa 1825.
The fall-front desk with original circular brass pulls and hardware, over a double cabinet fitted with a bottle compartment and drawers, upper desk interior compartment with eight small drawers, eight cubby holes, separated by a central cabinet door with locking drawer. Has letter paper label which reads, Made by G. Shorley, Sept 22, 1825.

H: 47 W: 42 D: 20 in.

Replaced drawer pulls to inside of desk compartment. Surface scratches and wear to finish. Horizontal split to top board on rear of desk. chips and losses to veneer on apron. Joint separations.

Overall Dimensions
Height: 47.00
Width: 42.00

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