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Postmaster's desk

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Item Details

Description

Title: Postmaster's desk walnut
Date: 1880
Medium: Walnut
Description: Postmaster's desk. Walnut. Many openings, two drawers. Swing down desktop with blotter. Brass lock with key. Topped with bookshelf. Desk measures: 63" high x 45" wide x 20" deep
Genre: Antique furniture
Dimensions: Desk measures: 63" high x 45" wide x 20" deep
Provenance: From an Oakville, Ontario, canada estate

Condition

Good

Dimensions

63 x 45 x 20 in

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Postmaster's desk

Name: Postmaster's desk
SKU: 117334777
Price: 150 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$300 - CA$500

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Starting Price CA$100

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