03.2972 Rare Oak Extra Grade Wooton Desk Rare Oak Extra Grade Wooton Patent Secretary c.1874-84. Originally a special design ordered for John D. Rockefeller. Slightly smaller in scale, it has different gilt incised carvings than other Wooton desks. This desk features an ingenious system of rotating writing board supports, ebonized details, solid bronze hardware and a gold tooled leather writing surface. Both styles of extra grades were produced in very limited quantities and are much more rare and collectable today. 72"W (open) x 25"D x 70"H (3'W closed)
 

03.4609 RARE ROCKEFELLER STYLE WOOTON DESK Rare walnut Extra Grade Wooton Patent Secretary c.1874-84. Originally a special design ordered for John D. Rockefeller. It has different gilt incised carvings than other Wooton desks. This desk features an ingenious system of rotating writing board supports, ebonized details, solid bronze hardware and a gold tooled leather writing surface. Both styles of extra grades were produced in very limited quanities and are much more rare and collectable today. 72"W (open) x 25"D x 70"H (3'W closed) C.1874-84
Size: 72"H x 42"W x 29"D
 

04.3395 Wooton "Ladies Model" Patent Desk Extremely rare Wooton "Ladies Model" Patent Secretary in the Eastlake style. Executed in walnut with inset birds eye maple panels. Solid Bronze hardware, patent plaque, full incised and carved interior. Only one known to exist. Please see our website for further information on Wooton desks and the man who patented them. 72"W x 26"D x 70"H (36"W closed)
 

Antique Renaissance Revival Wooton Standard Grade Desk Renaissance Revival Wooton Standard Grade Desk c. 1890. Beautiful carved gallery bird's eye maple interior and gold tooled leather writing surface. The standard grade was more costly than the ordinary grade and consequently there were fewer produced.
Size: 73"H x 42"W x 27"D
Manufacturer: Wooton Desk Company  

CAST BRONZE WOOTON DESK REPLACEMENT PARTS CAST BRONZE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE WOOTON DESKS. 1. Plate & "T" Handle $250.00 2. Latch Hook $150.00 3. Right Latch Plate Set $100.00 4. Left Latch Plate Set $100.00 5. Key $50.00 6. Lock Set (8pcs.) $350.00 7. Tonge for Steel Bar $50.00 8. 1/4 x 1/4 Steel Bar $40.00 9. N/A 10. Hinge w/Long Finial $100.00 11. Hinge w/Small Finial $100.00 12. Hinge w/Extra Grade Finial $100.00 13. Letters & Cover $250.00 each 14. Plaque & Cover $250.00 each 15. Eastlake Letter & Cover $250.00 each 16. Eastlake Plaque & cover $250.00 each 17. Ring Spacer for Hinge $35.00 18. Sliding Arms which recieve writing board supports R&L $240.00 for both. 19. Action End of Arms R&L $70.00 set 20. Hinges for end of Arms $70.00 set 21. WingScrew w/Lockwasher $60.00 set 22. Latch Top Backplate $60.00 set 23. Latch Plate Set (4) for Writingboard $100.00 24. Support Bar for Writingboard R&L $240.00 set 25. Small Hinges for top of Doors $60.00 each 26. Bottom Doors support $50.00 27. Extra Grade Finial Only $40.00 each 28. Small Finial Only $40.00 29. St. Grade Finial Only $40.00 30. Long Grade Finial Only $40.00 *All Parts can be Plated in Cast Iron for a small additional fee. Originally, the Ordinary and Standard Grades were done in cast Iron; the Extra Grades, Ladies desks, and Superior Grades were done in Berlin Bronze. Thus, when we decided to make the molds for the entire Wooton line, we thought it best to cast in bronze as it looks much better when placed on the desks. However, we realize that not all desks need complete replacements, so we will plate over the bronze (which makes a much clearer and better surface) to accomodate those who prefer cast iron. A small charge will be assessed for this extra service.
 

Extra Grade Wooton Rockefeller Style Desk Magnificent Extra Large Wooton Extra Grade Desk in the Rockefeller style. Originally this desk was designed for John D. Rockefeller, who requested a special design for his personal use. Wooton then manufactured a few of them, mostly in Oak; this one is in Walnut and of extraordinary size. 45"W x 75"H x 30"D
 

Extra Large Renaissance Wooton Standard Desk Extra Large Renaissance Revival Wooton Standard Grade Desk. Beautiful carved gallery, bird's eye maple interior and gold tooled leather writing surface. The standard grade was more costly than the ordinary grade and consequently there were fewer produced.
 

Rare 19th C. American Oak Victorian Flat Top Rare 19th c. American Oak Victorian Wooton flat top desk with green leather top.
Size: 31"H x 33"W x 72"L
 

Rare Superior Grade Wooton Desk c. 1874 Extremely Rare Superior Grade Wooton Patent Secretary with highly carved winged griffin gallery. It features beautiful carvings on the doors and inlaid writing board. This extant example illustrates the finest quality of Victorian age craftsmanship. c.1874. 80"W x 27"D x 73"H. Please see our website for more information on Wooton desks, their history, and who used them. These elaborate desks were designed and patented by William S. Wooton, born in 1835, the 8th of 13 children. In 1870 he formed the Wooton Desk Company after winning a $5 first prize for a school house desk at the Indiana State Fair for which he applied and was granted a U.S. patent in 1868 (#83,896 ). His most important patent #155,604 was granted on October 6, 1874 for "Wooton's Patent Cabinet Office Secretary". This ingenuity lead to full scale production in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1874 and continued through 1891, although Wooton retired and became a preacher in 1884. He died in 1907 at the age of 72. Wooton's patents merged fine hand craftsmanship with the new technologies of the Industrial Revolution. The design of the desks provided an ingenious solution to the businessman's increasing problem of organization to keep up with the rapid expansion and growing complexity of business during this historical period. Wooton’s list of recorded customers demonstrates his accurate assessment of the businessman's needs and the historical importance these desks played in the formation of American commerce. Presidents Grant, Garfield, Harrison, Queen Victoria, John D. Rockefeller, Joseph Scribner and Jay Gould were but a few of the luminaries who depended upon these desks to organize their daily routine. Even today, the Smithsonian Institution still utilizes its patent secretary, purchased new in 1876 - one hundred and twenty-four years of continuous use. Probably the most recognized piece of the Victorian Era, the Wooton desk is the centerpiece of any 19th century American furniture exhibition. Most museums have " The Desk of the Age " in their collection. A 94 page book, published in 1983, by the Indiana State and Oakland Museums, is devoted solely to the history of the Wooton Desk company and the evolution of 19th Century office. Some of our desks bear the completion date and original pencil signature of Zue Jackson, desk trimmer from Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to the patent secretary, Wooton created several distinct styles, many of which were manufactured in different quality grades. The higher the grade the greater the cost, thus the more expensive styles are much rarer today.
 

Replacement parts for Moore Insurance Desks. Replacement parts for the Moore Insurance Desk. 1. Hinge...$100.00 ea. 2. Patent Plate...$350.00 set 4. T handle...$200.00 4. & 5. Cover Plate and Letter slot...$350.00 set 7. Writing board railing...$750.00 pr.
 

Standard Grade Wooton Patent Secretary Standard Grade Wooton Patent Secretary in the Eastlake style, mfg. in walnut and burl or cherry wood, with ornate turnings incorporated in the gallery, c.1884. This design was created in response to demand for the simpler style influenced by Charles Eastlake. It is easy to see the contrast between the earlier fancier renaissance revival style and the later Eastlake version when shown together. Some have the original pencil signature on a drawer of desk trimmer Zue Jackson. Gold tooled leather writing board and bronze hardware throughout. See our website for more information on Wooton Desks.
Size: 72"H x 74"W (40"W closed) x 29"D
 

Standard Grade Wooton Patent Secretary Standard Grade Wooton Patent Secretary in the Eastlake style, mfg. in walnut and burl or cherry wood, with ornate turnings incorporated in the gallery, c.1884. This design was created in response to demand for the simpler style influenced by Charles Eastlake. It is easy to see the contrast between the earlier fancier renaissance revival style and the later Eastlake version when shown together. Some have the original pencil signature on a drawer of desk trimmer Zue Jackson. Gold tooled leather writing board and bronze hardware throughout. See our website for more information on Wooton Desks.
Size: 72"H x 74"W x 29"D
 

Standard Grade Wooton Secretary Desk Standard Grade Wooton Patent Secretary in the Eastlake style, mfg. in walnut and burl or cherry wood, with ornate turnings incorporated in the gallery, c.1884. This design was created in response to demand for the simpler style influenced by Charles Eastlake. It is easy to see the contrast between the earlier fancier renaissance revival style and the later Eastlake version when shown together. Some have the original pencil signature on a drawer of desk trimmer Zue Jackson. Gold tooled leather writing board and bronze hardware throughout. See our website for more information on Wooton Desks. 74”W x 29”D x 75”H (40”W closed)
 

Victorian Standard Grade Wooton Desk Monumental Victorian burled walnut standard grade 3 hinge Wooton desk with high style Victorian gallery.
 

Wooton Extra Grade Patent Secretary Desk Wooton Extra Grade Patent Secretary c.1874-78. Victorian Renaissance Revival style, walnut and burl, ebonized and gilded incised carving. This magnificent desk, with its gold hand tooled leather writing board, has solid bronze hardware including a patent plate and letter slot. It features birds eye maple on the doors and the interior. Visit our website for more information on these desks. 7'W (open) x 28"D x 75"H (closed 42"W)