Antique Boston Derby Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Library Secretary Bankers Desk

Description

Antique Victorian roll top desk by Boston Derby Desk Co. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a tambor door that opens to multiple drawers, cubbies and a writing surface. The top is supported by a mission style base with seven drawers, two pullouts, a kneehole and slightly tapered legs. These rare C shaped models are much harder to find than the S shape models.

George H. Derby opened a small furniture company in Boston in 1872. By 1879 he was producing roll-top desks. A partner joined him the following year, and his business became Derby and Kilmer Desk Co., then Derby, Kilmer and Pond Desk Co. In the mid-1890s, the firm was incorporated as the Derby Desk Co. Its headquarters were in Boston, but it had a large factory in Somerville, Mass., just outside of Boston. The company expanded across the country until it was bought by another firm in 1931.

Condition

Fair antique condition, wear and distressing from age and use, some fading, finish loss, trim loss, marking, missing trim, can see back of tambour when rolled up.

Dimensions

60" x 33"d x 43" h; surface 31"