My elderly next door neighbor wants me to help him sell off his furniture but it get’s difficult for me without markings. Here is what I was told….He purchased the piece in the 1970s for several thousand dollars. It was a Butlers Desk from the Mid 18th – Early 19th Century and came from a Plantation in Maryland said to have ties with Benjamin Franklin. I can see there is a quill holder on the piece. The knobs appear to be made of bone, I’m at a loss to price this for him and thought maybe somebody here might have some insight. Links to the pictures are below

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