Lot 208: Table Top Desk

Estimate: $3,000 – $6,000

Pine, original red painted finish, with simple outlines in chrome yellow, slanted lid, fitted drawer on right side with turned hardwood pull, printed Shaker label on inside of drawer front “Myra A. Bean, Canterbury, N.H.”, from the Andrews collection, 2 1/2″ h (front) to 4 1/2″ h (back), 18 1/2″ w, 13 1/2″ d.

Note:
Sister Bean joined the Shakers at 11 years old in 1827 at North Family and then Church Family, and was an Eldress Teacher in 1850 at Canterbury.