C. 1770 Boston Chippendale Period slant front oxbow desk in mahogany. Has expertly carved original ogee bracket feet and carved lower central pendant. Interior of ten drawers. Very fine Dominican mahogany as primary, and eastern white pine as secondary wood. Very fine proportion and excellent condition. Mostly original brasses. Similar well documented examples made by Benjamin Frothingham(1734-1809). Interesting provenance on interior drawer with dates of 1859 and 1936 related to owners in Howard County, Maryland. 43”h x 43”w x 23”d.