Category
American Furniture
Medium
wood with less iron than usual for an antique school desk
Distinguishing marks
on iron: PAT'D OCT 1873
Condition
Good
Date Period
Late 19th century
Size and dimensions of this item
standard size antique school desk 2 x 3 x 2 roughtly
Weight
about 15 lbs
Long Description
Except for the carved wood instead of the standard black cast iron on the sides, it is a standard antique school desk, and seems to predate the patent and standardization by Anna Breadin in 1889. It is in quite good condition.
History
purchased at a Goodwill store in Dayton Ohio circa 2008
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
Yes