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Fabulous "Extra Grade" Renaissance Revival walnut
Victorian Wooten desk. Standard grade Wooten desks occasionally
appear on the market but we seldom see the more elaborate extra grade
desks. This piece was passed down from one generation to the next in
the Wallace family of Jamestown, PA. There is an original silver
presentation plaque above the roll. They moved to Florida and
recently decided to sell this wonderful piece. We obtained it in
untouched condition.
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The finish was very dry and flaked. We had it
professionally polished with hand rubbed shellac. Most Wooten desks
on the market today have been extensively restored and refinished.
This one retains it's original rich patina and has never been
stripped. All of the fancy cast brass hardware is original. The
letter slots in front have the following mottos: "Manufactured by
the Wooten Desk Co, Indianapolis, Ind, Pat. Oct. 6. 1874" and
"Letters" (see photos). The desk is decorated by extensive carvings
and raised burled panels with black and gold high lights. The lid of
the desk and interior drawers have birds eye maple fronts. It has
the original card board files on the right side with brass ring
pulls. We had a gold tooled leather writing surface installed. The
back of the desk is finished. It rests on large metal castors. The
right side drops a minute amount when the desk is open so it has to
be lifted in order to close the desk. This is the desk for the
serious collector - in excellent original condition with wonderful
provenance!
Circa: 1875
Dimensions: 75"H x 42.5"W (closed) x 32"D (base)
Finish: Excellent polished original
Price: $69,500.00 |
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