Description
The desk is made of beautiful varnished wood, with many drawers. The legs are finely carved with metal wheels at the bottom. Each drawer is held together with dovetail joints, and the bronze hardware settings on the drawer locks all have a "Spegelstein - Made in U.K." mark on the top (see photos). It has 3 large drawers with hinged handles (all of which have key holes) and 8 smaller drawers with button-like knobs. The raised back-board of the desk also includes 3 narrow cubby-holes on each side. The desktop surface has a well-worn leather pad in the middle with a decorative gold embosed pattern around the edge.
Category
European Furniture
Medium
Wood
Distinguishing marks
Spegelstein mark on all bronze drawer lock hardware
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
approx. 5' wide x 2.5' deep x 3.5 ' high
Date Period
unknown
Weight
more than 100 lbs.
History
The desk was acquired as a gift from the Hammer Family (as in the "Hammer Museum" in Los Angeles - they are wealthy art and antique collectors). No further information is known.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
Yes
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