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South American Secretary Desk with Hand Painting

By worth_accepting, 29 September, 2012
Description

We are a non profit organization that supports victims of domestic violence. We had this peice donated to us. The lady who gave it to us said it was brought up from South America from her grandmother. It is a solid wood Secretary style desk with a drop front. Looks like it takes a skeleton type key to lock it. On the corners of the top, there are pointed metal studs on each side corner, so 4 on each side for a total of 8. Inside there are 4 different compartments for letters, or ink storage. On the front, it has a hand painted south american style home with a palm tree. It has four carved legs with decorative carved supports. It is solid, but shows wear in usual spots. no major damage.

Category
Furniture
Medium
Wood, but i'm not sure what kind.
Distinguishing marks
Corners of the top have carved wood, wtih 3 pointed metal studs on each corner, and on each side.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
47 inches tall. 31 in desk base, top boxy area is 26 inches by 14 inches deep
Date Period
I have no idea, the lady who donated it was in her 60's, and said her grandmother had brought it up from south america.
Weight
uncertain.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
This item was donated.
For Sale?
No
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