Antique German Desk

ranworthbreeze · June 1, 2015

A number of you may be aware that I like woodwork especially carpentry.

Here is a video showing you an antique German desk, I do not like like the overall style but the timber, finish and ingenuity that went into this piece of furniture has to be admired.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/MKikHxKeodA?rel=0

Regards

Alan

BroadScot · June 1, 2015

Hi Alan,

Thanks for sharing that Vid. Its truly amazing what skilled carpentry can be performed with wood etc.

cheers Iain.

MauriceMynah · June 1, 2015

That was absolutely stunning!

Right in my line of business, even though the nearest I've ever got to something like that was an Elizabethan nest of tables, and it was the second Elizabeth at that. :cry

GeoffandWendy · June 1, 2015

Now that's what you call a writing cabinet. I would imagine it would be hard to put a price on such a wonderful piece of craftsmanship. But I should imagine something in the region of £50,000. Nice to know that it is in a museum, for everyone to admire. The mechanism inside it to operate all the hidden draws, cupboards is truly amazing, especially the last piece of the workings, of the opening writing table.