Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Secretary Desk
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:19531 | Original/Reproduction: Original |
Fresh from our restoration shop is this antique tiger oak drop front secretary desk. The pressed and applied carvings are quite ornate, unusual and reminiscent of the Horner style, although the desk is unsigned. The desk dates to around 1900 plus or minus a couple of years. The front legs are Empire Style. All of the brass hardware is original and has been polished and satin clear coated. The 4 lower drawers are graduated (3 1/4", (2) are 5" and (1) 7") , dovetailed and ope...n and close properly. The lid is in correct alignment and opens and closes properly, and rests on correctly operating pull out supports when open.
Desk is solid oak and there is no veneer. Plenty of interior pigeon holes for your papers and letters. The desk has had a complete and correct refinish that should last a lifetime without fading or darkening. There may be a scratch or two hiding below the new finish, as might be expected from a 120 year old piece of furniture and there is a correct repair to the right foot which will probably not show up in the photos. Original lock with key - although I never recommend locking an old piece of furniture. The 2 piece solid poplar cabinet back is original. Desk has never been insect, rodent or mildew damaged and there are no musty smells in the interior. It has never been stored in a barn or basement.
The desk measures 42 1/4" tall, 19" deep and 32 1/2" wide. This is a fine American made antique that is ready for the next 120 years - it is a restored piece of antique furniture that does not pretend to be brand new. Please bid with that understanding. Having said that, it is an extremely nice piece. Please enlarge the photos as they are part of the description and check your measurements carefully as all sales are final. We will be happy to provide you with specific photos and answer any questions in a timely, honest and forthright manner.
Sales and Shipping: East coast delivery MAY be possible. Please contact me first for a quote. Desk is listed as pickup only, and there are plenty of reliable blanket wrap shippers who can assist you with insured shipping. We will be happy to hold your purchase for 30 days while shipping arrangements are made. Terms are PayPal or cash in US dollars on pickup. Please do not ask us to bypass Ebay to complete this sale. Pricing reflects the amount of time and material to restore this desk.
We are located in Greenwood, SC 29646 - 2 hours south of Charlotte and Asheville, 1 hour west of Columbia SC, 3 hours east of Atlanta and 1 hour north of Augusta, GA. Please give shipper the dimensions and weight of about 95 pounds for your quote.
Desk is solid oak and there is no veneer. Plenty of interior pigeon holes for your papers and letters. The desk has had a complete and correct refinish that should last a lifetime without fading or darkening. There may be a scratch or two hiding below the new finish, as might be expected from a 120 year old piece of furniture and there is a correct repair to the right foot which will probably not show up in the photos. Original lock with key - although I never recommend locking an old piece of furniture. The 2 piece solid poplar cabinet back is original. Desk has never been insect, rodent or mildew damaged and there are no musty smells in the interior. It has never been stored in a barn or basement.
The desk measures 42 1/4" tall, 19" deep and 32 1/2" wide. This is a fine American made antique that is ready for the next 120 years - it is a restored piece of antique furniture that does not pretend to be brand new. Please bid with that understanding. Having said that, it is an extremely nice piece. Please enlarge the photos as they are part of the description and check your measurements carefully as all sales are final. We will be happy to provide you with specific photos and answer any questions in a timely, honest and forthright manner.
Sales and Shipping: East coast delivery MAY be possible. Please contact me first for a quote. Desk is listed as pickup only, and there are plenty of reliable blanket wrap shippers who can assist you with insured shipping. We will be happy to hold your purchase for 30 days while shipping arrangements are made. Terms are PayPal or cash in US dollars on pickup. Please do not ask us to bypass Ebay to complete this sale. Pricing reflects the amount of time and material to restore this desk.
We are located in Greenwood, SC 29646 - 2 hours south of Charlotte and Asheville, 1 hour west of Columbia SC, 3 hours east of Atlanta and 1 hour north of Augusta, GA. Please give shipper the dimensions and weight of about 95 pounds for your quote.
