Bidspirit auction | Aldrich Family Chippendale Cherrywood Slant

Aldrich Family Chippendale Cherrywood Slant Front Desk - Aldrich Family Chippendale Cherrywood Slant Front Desk Scituate, Rhode Island, c. 1775-85 Restorations. A note in the desk drawer rewritten by Agnes Taylor inscribed ”This Desk belonged to my Great Grandfather, John Aldrich, of Scituate, R.I., bought in year 1840 - Mary Titus Washburn.” Probable provenance: John Aldrich (b. 1773-1863), Gloucester, Providence, RI John Aldrich was a farmer in Scituate and bought the desk at the age of 66; Son: Arthur Fenner Aldrich (1801-1875) Scituate, RI.; Daughter: Mrs. Arthur F. Titus (nee Waitstill Aldrich, b. 1830 in Scituate Turnpike, Providence, RI; Her daughter, Mrs. Cheney D. Washburn (nee Mary Titus, b.1857 in Scituate Turnpike Mrs. George Frederick Taylor (nee Agnes Blanche Murray) b.1914 in Brooklyn, NY; Agnes & George Taylor 41 1/2 x 38 3/4 x 19 1/2 in. (105.4 x 98.4 x 49.5 cm.) Condition: Feet reduced in height. Shrinkage cracks to fall board. Surface patch to keyhole escutcheon on central desk drawers. Some scratches/abrasions to writing surface. Large patch to drawer lip on top long drawer. Brasses old and likely original. Inside of drawers stained red. Shrinkage cracks to veneered apron. One side lightly sun struck. General surface wear, scratches, bruising, consistent with age and use. Otherwise, good condition. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.Feet reduced in height. Shrinkage cracks to fall board. Surface patch to keyhole escutcheon on central desk drawers. Some scratches/abrasions to writing surface. Large patch to drawer lip on top long drawer. Brasses old and likely original. Inside of drawers stained red. Shrinkage cracks to veneered apron. One side lightly sun struck. General surface wear, scratches, bruising, consistent with age and use. Otherwise, good condition. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.