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Oak Desk - Large - Joseph L. Shoemaker - Philadelphia - 1884 - 1900 - $1,750 (Chesnee)
condition:
good
make / manufacturer:
Joseph L. Shoemaker & Co.
size / dimensions:
60" L x 32" D x 30" H
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Very Large
60" across the front (left to right), 32" deep from front to back, 30" High
Right Side: one drawer and a file drawer
Left Side: three drawers
Pull out writing tables on each side
Made by Joseph L. Shoemaker & Co., 926 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Condition: Good to Very Good. A couple of nicks here and there as shown.
Joseph L. Shoemaker & Co. was a turn-of-the-century Philadelphia-based company that sold office furniture, operating from 1884 until 1900. The company is known for its antique oak desks and metal desk lamps, which are now collectibles. The firm was located in the Atlantic Snuff Company building at 924 Arch Street in Philadelphia.
I bought this from a neighbor when I was a teenager in about 1973. It was painted green and I spent hours stripping the wood down to the original oak finish.
I will empty all the drawers and take them out along with the sliding writing tables. It is manageable that way. When you bet it home you can take it apart into 3 pieces if you wish (left, right and table top) however if on end you should be able to get it through any doorways.
You will need a large minivan or truck to pick it up.
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• Pickup only
• Cash only
• Exact amount
• Small bills only - $1's, $5's, $10's or $20's. No $50's or $100's.
• No 3rd Party Pickup and Store
• You will need a truck or large minivan. make sure you account for the wheel wells if a minivan - 60" x 32" x 30"
• You will need to have a second person to help you load