Circa 1940's Newspaper Writing Desk

Item Details

A circa 1940’s vintage newspaper drafting table. The rectangular table has a top shelf with two spaces for inserts. The top shelf has two turned wood legs to each end, and two to the center. The top is constructed of several boards, and has a carved repeating ogee pattern to its edges. The apron has four shallow dovetailed drawers with keyholes surrounded by carved accents, and carved beveled handle pulls. The faces of the drawers have horizontal ribbed accents. The table stands on four straight, hexagonal paneled legs with turned ball and ring accents. The legs are supported by side stretchers, and a center bottom stretcher. This table is said to have been used by the seller’s Grandfather for working at The Marlin Daily Democrat, a local publication in Marlin, Texas.

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is responsible for, and advised to bring, appropriate assistance, vehicle, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- key missing, drawers need to be re-fit into drawer spaces, table top is removable from legs, significant wear, scratches, nicks, and damage to finish, top shelves appear to be missing inserts.

Dimensions

- measured with top piece removed for shipping.

Item #

16DAL177-120