I was told the design and construction of one of these was a treasured tradition. A master craftsman would begin making the desk with his son. Eventually, the father dies, leaving his son to finish it. This son, now a master craftsmen, starts another one with his son.
It has been in my family since the 1940s and has been passed down to me.I really do not know much about I have looked everywhere for the marks on the bottom.Itsa beautiful vase in excellent condition. It has Christopher Columbus on 1 side and the Nina,the Pinta and the Santa Maria boats n the other.
Hand carved Japanese Cocktail Bar brought back from Japan in 1959. In close to pristine condition. Opens up to a liquoe bottle storage, two places to hang glassware and two doors open to shelves. The top opens and folds out to make a countertop for mixing drinks.