A FINE AND IMPORTANT OAK DROP-FRONT DESK

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A FINE AND IMPORTANT OAK DROP-FRONT DESK
BY CHARLES ROHLFS, 1902

The sides scroll-cut with dramatic scrolling spear keys to the tenons, the elaborately carved fall-front with hand-forged copper hinge plates and escutcheon, opening to reveal an interior fitted with cubby-holes and scroll-cut drawers, the crest carved with stylized monogram MW or WM, with the maker's logo inscribed and with the date 1902--54in. (137cm.) high, 36in. (91.5cm.) wide, 15in. (38cm.) deep closed, 28in. (71mc.) deep, open

Lot Essay

This example is similar to that illustrated in the Rohlfs' collection of advertising cards dated November 1, 1907 in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The latter example in those cards is slightly wider and features cupboard doors below the drop front. The price is listed at $100