Antique Diminutive Pine Writing Desk with Hinged Top
Item Details
An antique diminutive pine writing desk with a hinged top. The desk has a rectangular box-like, removable top, which fits onto pegs on the tops of the two side cabinets. The top box portion has exposed dovetails at the corners, and the top surface has three hinged, lidded compartments, all fitted with brass locks and keyholes. The hinged lids lift up to reveal divided compartments. The cabinet to the lower left holds four dovetailed drawers with round wood knobs, brass locks and keyholes. The cabinet to the right has a paneled door with a round wood knob, with a single shelf inside, and a brass lock on the door. The desk rests on a molded base. The brass locks are marked ‘Secure 2 Lever’ and ‘C.H. Matthews – Wolverhampton’. The desk itself is not marked.
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Condition
- to fair: water rings, stains, marks to top and interior; scratches and chips towards the bottom; light surface marks, wear throughout; no key for locks.
Dimensions
Item #
17DEN116-173