Figure 16 Desk-and-bookcase attributed to Peter Scott, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1722–1730. Black walnut and black walnut crossbanding with oak and yellow pine. H. 82 3/4", W. 39 3/8", D. 24". (Courtesy, College of William and Mary, gift of Caroline Baytop Sinclair; photo, Hans Lorenz.) The feet, base molding, and drawer hardware are inaccurate modern replacements. The surbase molding was replaced by Colonial Williamsburg conservators. The escutcheons and iron knife hinges on the bookcase doors are original.
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