Re: Information on an E.H. Stafford (Chicago) Roll Top Desk

On Mon, 01 Dec 2003 22:03:54 GMT, Drew Watson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>This roll top desk has been in our family for as long as I can remember, myself 
>being 36.  The name plate on the desk reads "E.H. Stafford Bros. Chicago".  It 
>measures 54"W X 33"D X 52"H and is in superb condition, complete with 21 
>cubby's, writing tablet drawer, 7 deep pedestal drawers and a typewriter 
>cabinet.
>
>Now, I'm no antique expert by any means.  With that being said, I have never 
>seen another roll top desk with this typewriter drawer before.  A shelf that 
>you pull outward and upward (then lifting the housed typwriter to a typing 
>position) is concealed by a door that matches the rolling top.  The desk is 
>completely paneled, including the back.
>
>Any thoughts on where I might go to determine its value and/or history?  A 
>google search leads me nowhere.  I have pictures of the desk in question, if 
>that would be helpful.  Just e-mail me.
>
>Thank you in advance!
>
>All the best,
>
>Drew
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Just a little info on this web page

E. H. Stafford Co., Muskegon, Mich.
Standard office appliances and business furniture [catalogue no. 6, ca. 1890
http://www.umich.edu/~bhl/bhl/mhchome/catalogs.htm

My guess is that this is just plain old Grand Rapids type furniture.
They made it by the box car load. Literally.

Not to say that a good roll top desk is not a cool thing.
But they made a lot of it. So don't haul that heavy thing
down to the roadshow. ;)

If you want more info, google around for 
grand rapids furniture

Be sure to drop a couple of bucks in the Salvation Army 
kettle next chance you get.

Best Wishes,
T.
T.