Description: Vintage Cowan, Chicago, IL Mahogany & Oak Antique Ship Captain’s Desk Cowan Furniture Co. Model Number 5787 136, probably manufactured in the late 1800’s (it is not in the Cowan Catalog that was published after they moved to the large facility in Chicago, which was in the early 1900’s). It has beautifully carved mahogany legs. There is a nice work surface that is between drawers on the left and right sides – there is a large center drawer with a lock (the key is missing). Two smaller drawers at the top on the left and the right add to the elegance of this desk. The 4 large drawers have beautiful, dovetailed joinery. The center drawer is stamped with “Cowan.” There is a “Cowan Label" on the back of the desk in the center. Cowan Furniture Company was a premium Chicago Furniture Manufacturer in the late 1800’s and the early 1900’s. This desk belonged to a Marchant Marine Captain who was a good friend and mentor of my Grandfather. He used it on the ships under his command during his career with the Merchant Marines. The Captain gave it to my Grandfather sometime in the late 1920’s or early 1930’s when he retired, and it has been in my family ever since. The desk is in exceptionally good condition considering its age. There are nicks & small scratches here and there, but no severe damage anywhere. There is a small “dent” as indicated in the photographs, which looks like an old cigarette burn. The knobs have chips and wear & I had planned to replace them if I kept the desk. One of the knobs on a small drawer is broken off. There is some wear on the edges of the finished surfaces. The desk is very sturdy, and the legs are attached with screws that will make it easy for shipping. The dimensions are; Width – 48-1/2” Height – 28-7/8” Depth – 24-1/4” Extreme Height – 35-3/4” Writing Space – 34” W x 23-1/8” D Center Desk Drawer – 33-5/8” W x 22-1/8” D x 2-3/8” H Two Large Left & Right Drawers – 5-3/8” W x 22-13/16” D x 4-1/4” H Two Small Left & Right Drawers – 6-1/4” W x 5-1/2” D x 1-11/16” H Height from The Floor to the Bottom of the Center Drawer – 25” The Desk is being offered on eBay with Free Pick-Up in the Atlanta, GA area. If you need this item shipped, you can make arrangements with the carrier prepaid, and we will facilitate the packing and delivery to your prepaid Carrier. The cost of the shipping materials and shipping crate and/or other packaging is the responsibility of the Buyer. The approximate shipping size would be approximately 32 W x 56” L x 15” H. It is being sold as-is and refunds are not available on this item due to the size and weight of the shipped product. Please examine the photographs carefully before bidding on this item and email us with any pre-purchase questions.Please leave Positive Feedback If you are not happy with your purchase, do not leave Negative Feedback and contact us immediately and we will make it right! Please save & visit our eBay Store (GeorgiaTreasureCollector)
Price: 595 USD
Location: Douglasville, Georgia
End Time: 2024-10-11T12:39:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Cowan
Antique: Yes
Type: Ship Captains Desk
Color: Brown
Item Height: 28-7/8"
Theme: Antique
Material: Mahogany, Mahogany & Oak
Item Length: 48-1/2"
Time Period Manufactured: 1800-1899
Finish: Mahogany
Item Width: 24-1/4"
