Antique Cast Iron & Wood School Desk

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This antique Chicago Cast Iron & Wood School Desk is a classic example of late 19th to early 20th century … Read more This antique Chicago Cast Iron & Wood School Desk is a classic example of late 19th to early 20th century American classroom furniture. Has inkwell, pencil tray and storage.

• A. H. Andrews Co. was founded in Chicago in 1865 and became a leading producer of desks, chairs,
and church pews.

• A.H. Andrews Co. “Triumph” Series Cast Iron School Desk, patented Oct. 31, 1905
(Patent No. 803261) and produced between 1905-1915.

• 3–4 L marking indicates mid-size (mid to upper elementary).

• Dimensions: 22” wide x 30” deep, when fully extended x 13” seat height, 25” desk height

Original hardware, smooth hinge action, refinished wood, intact ironwork.
• Iron is solid with only light surface wear
• Wood is original, no major splits or crude repairs
• Hinge works smoothly and is original to the desk

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