Rare American Carved Mahogany Convertible Desk and Chair , c. 1854, attr. to Stephen Hedges, New York, oval foldover top, locking side hardware, leather panels inside and out, scroll cabriole legs, h. 29 1/2 in., w. 32 1/4 in., d. 25 1/2 in. Note: Several examples of this patented desk are known, including examples conserved at Gallier House, New Orleans; the Museum of the City of New York; the Morris Jumel Mansion, New York; and another was sold on site, from the collection of Dr. George Crozat, Houmas House, Burnside, Louisiana by Neal Auction Company, lot 329, May, 2003. This lot previously sold, Neal Auction Company, lot 60, Nov. 17, 2012.