Anyone think they can duplicate this desk?

[Meanie]

Too cool!

Apparently made hundreds of years ago in Germany. though, I'm uncertain.

[PHT]

It has the look of being made in the 1800's. Can you think of how much it would cost today to build one of those.

The workmanship is outstanding. I have seen other items that had hidden drawers and compartments. The workmanship has always been outstanding.

Paul T.

[Meanie]

What fascinates me is that workmanship without the advancement of our tools today.

[Ed Pawlowski]

I made one virtually identical to that one for my wife. Turns out, she said it did not match the rest of the furniture so she sold it at a yard sale. Got $60 for it.

[ChairMan]

and you still like her?

[Sonny]

Turns out, > she said it did not match the rest of the furniture so she > sold it at > a yard sale. Got $60 for it.

He got $70 for her, at the sale.

Sonny

[Ed Pawlowski]

Yeah, she bought me a bottle of bourbon with some the proceeds.

[Gramp's shop]

No one would undertake such a project today -- too many potential lawsuits from all the flying compartments. The craftsmanship is extraordinary.

Larry

[WW]

I made one virtually identical to that one for my wife. Turns out, she said it did not match the rest of the furniture so she sold it at a yard sale. Got $60 for it.

[Ed Pawlowski]

Well, the plans were free in the March 1953 edition of Popular Mechanics. No need to tie up a weekend though as I cut the finishing time. I rolled on a couple of coats of Sears ceiling white paint I had. Dries fast. Fills the brad holes too.

[Martin Eastburn]

My guess - British, done while on a tour of duty to India. A British Army Engineer. ME. seems to fit my mind.

Mart> >

[ChairMan]

thats fair