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DREXEL American walnut tambour top writing desk John Colby and sons label. Dated 1955.

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DREXEL American walnut tambour top writing desk John Colby and sons label. Dated 1955.

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DREXEL American walnut tambour top writing desk John Colby and sons label. Dated 1955. Dimensions: H: 35.5 inches: W: 34 inches: D: 27 inches --- -- We offer curbside delivery to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the auction at reasonable rates. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/

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Replaced handles. Tambour works, however, when closing, sometimes comes off track. Wear to finish on top. Random Scratches.

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DREXEL American walnut tambour top writing desk John Colby and sons label. Dated 1955.

Name: DREXEL American walnut tambour top writing desk John Colby and sons label. Dated 1955.
SKU: 146126956
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

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