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19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co

About the Item

For sale is a good quality and impressive standard grade American walnut Wootton Desk Co. "Wells Fargo" desk, of substantial form, with three quarter gallery and hinged frieze, having twin bowed panelled wings, each housing banks of file drawers, these hinging to reveal extensively fitted interior of drawers, pigeonholes and compartments. The fall front with baise lined writing surface, the desk remains in good original untouched condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use. The desk comes complete with keys. Three Wooton desks that are in the national collections at the Smithsonian Institution were the inspiration for this paper, which traces the history of the Wooton Desk Company and its products. Wooton desks were purchased by prominent persons in Europe and South America, as well as in the United States. They became a kind of status symbol, reflecting high Victorian appreciation for flexibility in furniture. Their varied exterior trimmings made them available for persons with different incomes and preferences. Measures: Maximum width: 175cm depth: 83cm height: 177cm.

Dimensions:
Height: 69.69 in (177 cm)Width: 68.9 in (175 cm)Depth: 32.68 in (83 cm)
Style:
High Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1875
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chelmsford, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: S27-7481stDibs: LU2494324426112

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