Antique Federal Bird's Eye Maple & Cherry Ohio Butler's Desk With Full Interior

With our highest compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering this exceptional early 19th century antique butler's desk. We have been privileged to have owned some truly incredible variations of early butler's desks throughout the past several decades with examples ranging from New England to South Carolina all of which went into extraordinary collections of fine antiques. This desk which we now presently offer is among the choicest specimens that we have ever encountered and our excitement to bring it to market is a reflection of just how unique this piece is. The entire form of the chest is designed to cater to the needs of a gentleman living in the early 19th century with three full drawers made for the storage of clothing and accessories. The top drawer functions with a semi-circular hinge system designed to allow the front of the drawer to fall forward so that a writing surface becomes available. Two centuries ago it was common for anyone who could afford