Slant-Lid Desk

Desk interior has an oval-inlaid central prospect door flanked by inlaid
column drawers and two tiers of small drawers above three pigeonholes
at each side. Prospect door encloses two small drawers above a pigeonhole through which three secret drawers may be accessed. Lower case with four graduated and cockbeaded drawers with grain arranged symmetrically, and
string inlay; oval brasses are replacements (and at least the third set of brasses). Case stands on flared “French” feet with a shaped skirt across front and sides; diamond banding borders the base. Chamfered case corners inlaid in a fluted design.
Condition: A strip of walnut along the bottom of the hinged lid is a repair, attached with three fasteners now covered by wood plugs in the bottom edge. Hinges appear to be replacements; lid is warped.