An American Burlwood Veneered and Carved Walnut Standard Grade Wooten Desk, Indianapolis, Indiana, Circa 1874

The rectangular molded cornice above a hinged frieze enclosing shallow compartments above a pair of hinged barreled and molded swing-out doors reversing to pigeon holes on either side, the parcel ebonized birdseye maple hinged fall reversing to a green-baize lined writing surface enclosing a central compartment fitted with small drawers, pigeon holes, shelves and folio compartments, above a central bank of four drawers flanked by five shelves and four larger folio compartments, all above a shaped base, raised on square legs. The plaque inscribed, "MANUFACTURED BY THE / WOOTEN DESK CO. / INDIANAPOLIS, IND. / PAT. OCT. 6, 1874."

Dimensions: Height 61 3/4in; width 45 3/4in; depth 29 1/2in.

Provenance: From a Local Collection. 

Structurally sound. Retaining an old dry finish. The original feet to the front have been reduced in length and rebuilt using make-do bracket feet. The rear legs still having their original large brass casters. The reverse of right door is lacking all of its interior fittings for pigeon holes. The fall front's right hinge is currently not attached, but retained and will require some restoration. The interior of the cabinet has an overall faint tobacco smoke odor. General marks, wear, nicks, abrasions, and surface scratches. Several screws lacking to hinges.