This lovely desk appears to be white oak. It has dove tail joints. The drawer handles are nailed on with old forged nails bent over on the inside. The top of the desk needs lightly refinished.
Category
American Furniture
Medium
Oak wood
Distinguishing marks
1863 marked in chalk underneath the topside.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
51" long
29-1/2" top to bottom
Date Period
1800s
Weight
150 lbs. +
History
Was my 81 year old mother's ex-husband. He was from Texas.