Early 19th c. School Master Slant Desk c.1840 Mirrors Optical Glass

Optical Glass

CREATOR Ingento

The luggage is monogrammed "F

CREATOR Crouse Hinds

The leather has faded with age and the strap has split but is not completely broken

Early 19th c. School Master Slant Desk c.1840 Mirrors Optical GlassABOUT A hand painted early 19th century school master desk from a Catskill Mountain stone farmhouse with tapered legs, top cabinet and a slant front desk. The top cabinet has two doors with primitive lock and two shelves. The slant desk has a lift top with large interior space and drawer with brass knob. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1840. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Poplar. Brass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H