Very heavy tiger oak roll top desk, eight lower drawers with two pull out writing trays, and upper set of drawers and compartments under roll top. No brands visible except for Eagle Lock Co for the brass lock. Matching serial numbers carved into pedestal and roll top of 33578. Many scribbles of names of past owners and dates on the underside of both writing trays, with the earliest readable date of 1914. Good overall condition, shows signs of wear. No key present.
Dimensions
35 inches wide, 60 inches long, 50.5 inches to top, 30.5 inches to desk top.
Acquired From:
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Hi Peter, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: An antique late Victorian tiger oak double-pedestal roll-top desk American, early 20th Century Of rectangular section the top with serpentine tambour slide lifting to reveal a divided and pigeon-holed interior, raised over a single short drawer flanked on both sides by stacks of four short drawers, each on box bases. With paneled sides, shaped wooden pulls, with inscriptions from previous owners but not labeled. 50 1/2 inches overall height; top of desk 30 1/2 inches; 60 inches wide, 35 inches deep CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with minor wear commensurate to age and use. PROVENANCE: purchased from a private collector $800-1,200* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
