The Tastemaker

probably refinished, but exhibiting nice figuring to wood grain; the top with some old darkened scratches or gouges; small loss to top left corner of slant front; the interior of slant front with a few lightened stains, the lock is a later replacement; the fitted interior mostly clean, the drawers slide smoothly, one small brass pull is loose but present; the prospect door with slightly darker finish to panel, and the upper hinge with break; the long drawers glide smoothly and appear to retain the original brasses, the locks to two drawers have been removed; some occasional old losses and wear and drawer face edges, and at least four small patches along drawer face edges; a few age cracks to drawer faces; the feet and most of the scroll returns have been repaired, and appear to bear replaced wood segments along bottom where pieces were lost; some minor scuffs and scrapes to sides and feet commensurate with age and use; does not include key

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