2nd quarter 18th century, Boston. The rectangular case with hinged sloping walnut lid with two mariners compass inlays, each within string inlaid borders, resting on lopers. The interior with a row of pigeonholes above a row of document drawers centering a concave bank of four drawers, the upper most with fan inlay flanked by letter slides with engaged half column facings. All above four graduated string inlaid long drawers with cockbeaded edges on a molded plinth raised on ball feet. SIZE: 41″ h x 35-1/4″ w x 19-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Desk lid with two butterfly cleat repairs to stabilize shrinkage crack on lid. Case front writing surface with old repair in area of hinges. Backboards original. Feet appear original. Desk has been professionally re-polished with cosmetic string inlay repairs minor in nature. Now with good natural color. Brasses are suitable replacements to original. Generally good. 52235-12 (8,000-12,000)