Red Oak cylinder top desk with gold button drawer pulls (6), and gold leaf edging around leather pad on desk. All four sides of desk are finished. The patent number as well as the date are marked on desk.
Category
American Furniture
Medium
Red Oak
Distinguishing marks
has a patent number and plate with date and city of origin
Condition
Good
Date Period
1850
Weight
300-400 lbs
History
Has been in family since originally purchased. Great grandfather the original owner of the desk was a prominent attorney and mayor of the Monmoth, Illinois.