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Desk

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Collection Anstiss
Date c.1860
Description One wooden folding captain's desk. It has 'wings' which fold on each side. A note on the reverse of some photographs of the table say: "This captain's table is of the type used by masters aboard 19th century sailing ships. This mahogany example is thought to be about 140 years old. Donated by Miss D. Anstiss, Wellington. Refurbished by A.T. Mortiboy 2003."

Desk was purchased from an antique shop in Tinakori Road, Wellington which was closing down. Currently used for a place to keep the visitor's book for signing on the way back from viewing the ship.
Object ID EFS2000.001.0001
Object Name Desk
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Last modified on: January 22, 2015