Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Vintage Secretary or Butler's desk found

In Furniture > Desks > Show & Tell.
Desks168 of 646The Teacher's Desk Should I paint grandmas desk?
3
Love it
0
Like it

auraaura loves this.
blunderbuss2blunderbuss2 loves this.
fortapachefortapache loves this.
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 7 years ago

    storytotell
    (1 item)

    Today I was lucky to come across an old secretary or butler's desk that was left by the roadside in Burlington, ON. As I picked it up another driver stopped and asked me to show them the piece because they too were interested, and lamented that I had gotten to it first.
    The piece has missing pulls but is otherwise in seemingly good condition (I think) and interests me regardless of value. That said, I love to know the story behind my pieces and have not been able to find anything similar online.
    I am guessing that this piece is not yet an antique but have included a few photos that might be helpful in dating.
    The 2 large drawers have dovetail fittings at the rear that are uniform and a few cm apart, my research so far suggests that this rules out its being crafted before the 1900's.
    I have so far only been able to find one identifying marking that is stamped in and only includes numbers, perhaps only partial at that. See attached photo for details.
    Inside the top fold down drawer is a small organization area for letters etc and two small drawers with seemingly original pulls.

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Desks
    See all
    Vintage Roll Top Writing Secretary Desk Two Drawer High-Quality Brown Oak Wood
    Vintage Roll Top Writing Secretary ...
    $150
    ANTIQUE 19c DOBSON LONDON FOLDING TRAVEL SALESMAN LAP SECRETARY WRITING DESK
    ANTIQUE 19c DOBSON LONDON FOLDING T...
    $400
    Vintage Child's School Desk Flip Top attached swivel seat Oak Wood Top steel
    Vintage Child's School Desk Flip To...
    $259
    Antique Drop Front Cherry Plantation Civil War Postal Sorting Secretary Desk TOP
    Antique Drop Front Cherry Plantatio...
    $450
    logo
    Vintage Roll Top Writing Secretary Desk Two Drawer High-Quality Brown Oak Wood
    Vintage Roll Top Writing Secretary ...
    $150
    See all

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.