Rare Unique Victorian Era 19th Century Carved Wood Writing Desk

Rare Unique Victorian Era 19th Century Elaborately Carved Wood Writing Desk, crafted by a master carver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the late 1800s with potential Masonic (Free Mason) connections. Carved symbols include urn of coronet, oil of joy, and corinthian columns, among countless others. In excellent condition. This masterpiece will catch everyone's eye where ever it is hung. Amazing family history. Letter excerpts from February 4th, 1962 …’As to the story behind the carving, I can only say being a 32 degree mason, that the carver must have been a mason as the art work so well exemplifies such as the urn of cornetto being the ‘oil of joy’ in masonry plus the Corinthian style pillars etc..’ …’Elson Sayre gave this desk to his new bride Mary as a wedding gift…’ …’This wall desk for dad which created a great interest in the City of Pittsburg when it was finished. It was featured and written up in the largest Pittsburg paper and was also on display at that time in the window of the city’s most prestigious store ‘ Boggo and Buhl’. The receipt inside the desk was written by Elson, my dad, to the maker…’ ***If buyer desires to have this item packed and shipped to them, we would be happy to work with the provider of the buyer’s choice to meet us on location so they can pack and ship the item to you.***