- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds
Lot 58:
Sold for: $225
Description
American mahogany roll-top pedestal desk with built-in mahogany clock. Early 20th century. The interior is fitted with various storage options including pigeonholes, several small drawers with brass knobs, a brass label holder, and a central lockable compartment. Inset into one of the interior door panels is a circular clock, marked Waterbury Clock Co. USA on the face. The lower section consists of two pedestals, each containing three drawers fitted with recessed brass pulls and one pull-out writing slide. The square legs are finished with brass caps. The drawers demonstrate machine-cut dovetail joinery. 44" H x 72" W x 35 1/2" D.
From the Woodstock, New York estate of music manager Albert Grossman, best known for managing artists including Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Band, and Peter, Paul and Mary.
Condition report:
The desk is in fair to good condition with notable signs of heavy wear and use. There is significant loss of finish and veneer on the right side of the interior work surface and the adjacent side panel. The central drawer or panel located directly above the kneehole is missing. In the interior section, one small drawer or door front to the right of the center is also missing. The finish shows various scuffs, chips, and scratches throughout the piece, including a noticeable chip on the top rear corner of the right side panel. The clock has not been tested for functionality, and no keys are present for the tambour or interior locks.
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