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American Maple and Walnut Desk by Wiggers.
Cavers Antiques
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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American Maple and Walnut Desk by Wiggers.

19th century
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
Description

This is a maple and walnut American mechanical desk made by H H Wiggers of the USA

Very rare and hard to find these days,

Some times called the Wells Fargo desk.

Very good condition and working very well.

3ft wide.

4ft 4inch tall.

2ft 4inch deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Cavers Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Cylinder Desk to the 1860s.

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SA734071
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USA desk.
Description
This is a maple and walnut American mechanical desk made by H H Wiggers of the USA

Very rare and hard to find these days,

Some times called the Wells Fargo desk.

Very good condition and working very well.

3ft wide.

4ft 4inch tall.

2ft 4inch deep.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Cylinder Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA734071
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USA desk.
Cavers Antiques
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A Victorian walnut and maple cylinder desk featuring curved upper shutters, burr walnut panel inlays, a carved pediment, and double cabinet doors below.
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Archive I A Victorian walnut and maple cylinder desk featuring curved upper shutters, burr walnut panel inlays, a carved pediment, and double cabinet doors below.

American Maple and walnut desk by Wiggers.

Archive II A Victorian walnut and maple cylinder desk featuring curved upper shutters, burr walnut panel inlays, a carved pediment, and double cabinet doors below. View II
Archive III A Victorian walnut and maple cylinder desk featuring curved upper shutters, burr walnut panel inlays, a carved pediment, and double cabinet doors below. View III
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A Victorian walnut and maple cylinder desk featuring curved upper shutters, burr walnut panel inlays, a carved pediment, and double cabinet doors below.
American Maple and walnut desk by Wiggers.
Ref: SA734071
A Victorian walnut and maple cylinder desk featuring curved upper shutters, burr walnut panel inlays, a carved pediment, and double cabinet doors below.
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A Victorian cylinder desk is a type of writing cabinet featuring a rigid, quarter-cylindrical wooden shutter that slides back smoothly into the carcass to reveal a fitted interior writing space.

Cabinetmakers during this period commonly utilised native hardwoods such as American black walnut, maple, and cherry, often pairing solid frames with decorative burr walnut or grain-matched veneers.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber drawer linings, period-correct brass locks or escutcheons, and smooth mechanical operation of the curved cylinder front.

Balance the heavy visual weight of dark walnut by placing the desk against neutral plaster or painted walls, illuminating the workspace with a modern brass lamp, and pairing it with minimalist seating.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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