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African Mahogany Rolltop Desk

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
Price Paid (If known) Gift
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Anonymous (not verified) 🌱 Newbie 15 years ago

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
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annabelle72 🌱 Newbie 15 years ago

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

 

 

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