Description
This is a very large solid wood rolltop desk made of African Mahogany with birdseye maple drawer bottoms. Hardware is solid brass. All drawers and top in great working condition. There are 45 drawers in this desk.
Category
American Furniture
Medium
African Mahogany, Birdseye Maple
Distinguishing marks
Shelbyville Desk Company
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Height - 52", Width - 72", Depth - 38"
Date Period
1880-1900
Weight
Unknown
History
Original owner from Kansas City, gifted to current owner in Iowa
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Gift
For Sale?
No
Photos
Re: African Mahogany Rolltop Desk
I have been looking for a Shelbyville desk, I currently live in Shelbyville Indiana where the desk was manufactured. I was just recently seeing a descendant of the Karmire's and I still stay in touch with the family. I wish this one was for sale, but if it was handed down we all know thats hard to do.
Jim
Re: African Mahogany Rolltop Desk
Jim,
Are you still looking for a Shelbyville desk? If so, my father has one identical to the one pictured, and it is for sale. We live in Iowa. If you are still looking for one, please contact me by email at: [email protected]. I'd be happy to send you some pictures.
Thank you,
Ann