The Holyoke-Osgood Family Very Fine and Rare Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Reverse-Serpentine Pitch-Pediment Desk-and-Bookcase, Attributed to William King (1754-after 1806), Salem, Massachusetts, Circa 1785
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January 23, 04:26 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 USD
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The Holyoke-Osgood Family Very Fine and Rare Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Reverse-Serpentine Pitch-Pediment Desk-and-Bookcase
Attributed to William King (1754-after 1806)
Salem, Massachusetts
Circa 1785
Appears to retain its original surface and cast brass hardware. The back boards are inscribed in chalk Osgood.
Height 95 ½ in. by Width 41 5/8 in by Depth 24 3/8 in.
Dr. Edward Augustus Holyoke (1728-1829), Salem, Massachusetts m. Mary Vial (1737-1802)
to their daughter Susanna Holyoke (1779-1849), Salem, Massachusetts m. Joshua Ward, Jr. (1776-1840), Salem, Massachusetts;
to their daughter Susan E. Ward (1813-1844) m. Charles Osgood (1809-1890);
Thus by descent in the Osgood family.
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