Desk Hardware

[KeninFL]

I'm pretty sure I know what this is but I haven't been able to find out anything about it. I think it is the front piece for a desk lock. It has "Imperail Desk Co. Evansville Ind, USA" stamped on the front of it. I could find very little about the company and was wondering how old this might be.

This is my first time at posting pictures, so bear with me.

Thanks for looking.

 

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[Montana Jim]

IMPERIAL FURNITURE CO. Founded in 1903, Imperial's large inventory of designs consisted primarily of dining and occasional tables, and associated case pieces such as bookcases and desks. Imperial also laid claim to the invention of the "coffee table" in the 1920s. Imperial was sold to Bergsma Brothers Co. of Grand Rapids in 1954, which operated its plant until 1983.

 

[KeninFL]

Thanks Jim!

So I guess the piece is at least fifty-some years old.

HH

Ken

 

[Montana Jim]

Welcome to TreasureNet Ken... glad to have helped.

 

[72cheyenne]

This is my first time at posting pictures, so bear with me.

Wonderfully great awesome pictures!!

You showed front and back, they are in focus, and you posted size comparison. We can't ask for any better.

And BTW, Welcome to Tnet!!