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Lot 581

South Carolina Historic Oak Roll Top Desk

Estimate: $400 - $600
Current Bid
$200

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20th century, said to have been owned by Peter McGee, Jr. who served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1963 to 1968, representing Charleston County, South Carolina, locking roll top with brass mount above a writing slide and three drawers, oak throughout, 37-1/2 x 29-1/2 x 23-1/2 in. 

Provenance: Private South Carolina Collection

Note: The South Carolina House of Representatives traditionally gifted a desk to representatives when they left office. Peter McGee, Jr. received this one when he left office in the late 1960s.

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Private South Carolina Collection

very good condition throughout, one drawer pull likely replaced and one possibly reglued, knee shelf is replaced or added