Appraisal: Inlaid Ladies Writing Desk, ca. 1805, from New York City, Hour 2. Check out Andrew Holter's appraisal of Inlaid Ladies Writing Desk, ca. 1805, in New York City, Hour 2.
It's what we call a Federal figured mahogany ladies writing desk, and was made between about 1790 and 1810. It's an amazing form. This is really high quality cabinet making. I just love this ...