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Gore Vidal's Personal Victorian Walnut Writing Desk
$10,250List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 46 in (116.84 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Refinished. Repaired: The leather top was replace at some time in the past. The finish has no doubt been worked on in the past. There is some support work done on the bottom. Overall this looks great. Exactly how it came out of the home. Wear consistent with age and use. Over the years, I am sure some things have been done to the finish of this desk. It is very nice the way it is now. This is the condition of the desk when it came out of Gore Vidal's house. It is clean. Additional photos available.
- Seller Location:TUJUNGA, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU795323596242
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