Anyone think they can duplicate this desk?

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.

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

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.

and you still like her?

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

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

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

Larry

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.

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.

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

Mart> >

thats fair