Antique Two-Piece Planters Desk, Circa 1850 - *Please ask for a shipping quote before you buy.

Based on our research, this desk dates to circa 1850 and originated in the Baltimore, Maryland area. The desk was originally owned by George P. Thomas Sr., who left a handwritten note inside the desk dated December 24, 1874, expressing his wish to leave the desk to his son, George P. Thomas Jr. A copy of this letter is included in our photos for reference.
The Thomas family was involved in the rubber business in Baltimore, and further research uncovered George P. Thomas Jr.’s obituary, noting that he entered the rubber industry himself in 1887—adding an additional layer of documented provenance to this piece.
The desk is constructed in two sections. The upper portion features a large fall-front writing surface with pigeonholes for correspondence, which rests on a base containing two drawers. The desk retains its original key, which operates the upper fall-front door. The two lower drawers have locks but are not functional with the key provided.
Condition-wise, the piece shows honest wear consistent with age and use. There is some veneer loss at the knee area of the base, visible in the photos, as well as general surface wear throughout. A small repair was made to the left side of the upper section, visible when the fall-front is opened. Despite these age-related imperfections, the desk remains sturdy and functional.
This is a remarkable piece of 19th-century American furniture with documented family provenance, ready for its next chapter.
Please refer to the photos for additional details, and feel free to reach out anytime with questions. Thanks for looking!

Dimensions:
Height – 57
Length – 37.5”
Depth – 21”
The front portion or flip-over part of the desk opens to 15.25"
The large door opens down to provide a desk space of 21" long x 32.25 wide.

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**Location/availability - For our customers who are local to the south central Pennsylvania area, this piece is also on display for in person purchase in our showroom upstairs in Bootleg Antiques at 135 Bridge St. Columbia, PA 17512. Their hours are Wednesday 10-5, Thursday 10-5, Friday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 1-5. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays) Additionally, in person purchases at Bootleg Antiques over $100 (unless marked firm) get 10% off!