Replica of The Resolute Presidential Desk
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Replica of The Resolute Presidential Desk, of heavily carved mahogany, having double drawers over cabinets opening to storage
Commissioned in 1880 as a gift from Queen Victoria to President Rutherford B Hayes, this double pedestal partners' desk was built with reclaimed oak from the British ship HMS Resolute. The desk has since been used by every President since, excepting Presidents Johnson, Nixon, and Ford. A center panel featuring the presidential coat of arms was commissioned by President Franklin D Roosevelt to conceal his leg braces, and President Reagan had a 2; raised frame constructed to accommodate his knees.
30"h x 73"w x 50"d
Provenance: The estate of Douglas King, Bandera, Texas
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Commissioned in 1880 as a gift from Queen Victoria to President Rutherford B Hayes, this double pedestal partners' desk was built with reclaimed oak from the British ship HMS Resolute. The desk has since been used by every President since, excepting Presidents Johnson, Nixon, and Ford. A center panel featuring the presidential coat of arms was commissioned by President Franklin D Roosevelt to conceal his leg braces, and President Reagan had a 2; raised frame constructed to accommodate his knees.
30"h x 73"w x 50"d
Provenance: The estate of Douglas King, Bandera, Texas
We happily provide seamless shipping services on everything we sell. Please email us at shipping@vogtauction.com or call 210-822-6155 for more information.
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Replica of The Resolute Presidential Desk
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