Antique Oak Roll Top Desk with Brass Drawer Pulls and Hidden Typewriter section

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Posted by prenthouck
5 years ago
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Description

Manufacturer unknown, possible Oak Crest Original Finish is golden oak color. the dark brown pictures are just very poor lighting and picture taking by a 3rd party. Drawers are solid wood, not plywood.
Category American Furniture
Medium Oak
Distinguishing marks Was unable to find identifying marks
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item approx. 60: x 30-36" x 52"
Weight Heavy
History This is a family heirloom. Originally belonged to my great uncle in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he was a Dr.
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 5 years ago

Roll top desks made their appearance in the last quarter of the 19th Century, but were still a fixture in offices until almost the 1930's. These desks were made predominantly in oak, but examples were also made in walnut, mahogany, maple and birch. Roll tops have always been popular in the antique market and rose dramatically in value until the late 1990's, value and demand for them since then has declined a great deal. Today most comparables in average condition sell for about $1000.00 , $500.00 at auction.

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