Newport Block Front and Shell Carved Slant Top Desk

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Block-front and shell carved slant-top desks are very representative of similar Chippendale Newport masterpieces documented to John Goddard and John Townsend craftsmen. Both convex and concave carved shells are superbly represented with the blocking that is extended on the lid of the slant front desk. Refinement of craftsmanship is evident by the raised beading around the block-front drawers. Superb interior detailing with shells and an amphitheater of drawers and arched pigeonholes. Blocking on the front is complemented by bold, solid brass hardware. Carved volutes accent the end beading of the ogee bracket feet. All elements combined are kept in balance and proportion with the refinement of craftsmanship deserving of this masterpiece.

This chest-on-chest is one of a suite of available shell carved block-front Newport furniture including: Newport Six Shell Secretary Desk, Newport four Shell Chest-on-chest, Newport Block and Shell Bureau or Chest-of-Drawers.

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Some other types of slant front desks are the Chippendale slant front desk, Boston Chippendale secretary desk and Newport Six Shell secretarial desk. Other block-fronted furniture include the Newport Block and Shell Chest-of-Drawers.