AMERICAN EASTLAKE OAK ROLL-TOP DESK,20th century. Rectangular writing surface with recessed tambour compartment fitted with interior storage above long drawer and eight short drawers; plinth base. - 51 in. x 59 in. x 36 in. Estimate $500-700
The desk was manufactured during the late 19th or early 20th century from solid oak fronts and secondary woods. The roll top slides on an incurving track, which may appear to you as buckled down.
As for condition of the upper section, the tambour door fabric shows signs of wear. The writing surface has generalized wear and a circular stain. One drawer is missing from the compartment.
Condition of the lower section is as follows: the vertical partitions of the drawers are missing. Water stains appear on the front of several drawers, which will require some restoration. The long drawer is fitted with new runners. One handle is partially missing.
