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    Posted 13 years ago

    soulcoruptor
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    I've had this desk for over 20 years, I recovered it from an old job shack at a steel company who had bought several building and misc things from the corp of engineers after WWII. I have been looking for something similar because it has no markings of manufacture. If anyone has any info I would appreciate the input. It can be sent to lawrencedefever@hotmail.com. I am trying to find the manufacture, approx date and value. It' constructed of I think pine with oak veneer(for sure) and a black slate top.

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    1. TRIKER TRIKER, 13 years ago
      I have one very similar but with wooden top that my Mother left me. She always called it a "Library Desk". Other than that, I don't know much about it.
    2. soulcoruptor, 13 years ago
      Does it say who made it?
    3. TRIKER TRIKER, 13 years ago
      I'll have to have a close look this sunday. It's at my Dad's house and that's when I go do his med's for the week. I'll let you know what I find.
    4. TRIKER TRIKER, 13 years ago
      Hi soulcoruptor. I looked everywhere on that desk and couldn't find a mark on it. If I find anything about it I'll let you know
    5. Lyman, 13 years ago
      We have a desk very similar except for the center drawer. Ours is made by o.c.s Olsen company Chicago. All I can find on the company is an add in an old circular.
    6. sandyk, 13 years ago
      i have a desk exactly like this (same center drawer design) w/ a green slate top. there is a sticker inside the left top drawer which says "11th annual international convention and informa show / national association of purchasing agents / los angeles / june 9th to 12th 1926. there are 3 drawers on the right side, 2 on the left (1 at the top and the bottom is a "file" drawer - although it has the look of 3 drawers w/ the 2 handles on the big drawer). I think mine is all oak, the drawers are dove-tailed. Am looking for another one as close as possible to the one I have. I've had mine for over 30 years.
    7. Harleyboy33, 9 years ago
      Just saw your comment regarding the desk, I have the exact same desk as yours. I just moved it from my parents prior to the estate sale. My father was a journalist and had the desk in his home office for as long as I can remember. I'm planning to refinish it and use it in my office. Were you able to find any additional info as far as value??
    8. TRIKER TRIKER, 9 years ago
      Never did find anything about it. Value ? If you find anything, please let me know.

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