PATENT MODEL LOCKING DESK.

PATENT MODEL LOCKING DESK. Patented August 5, 1873 by Lewis Renker, #144,461. Actually a patent for the locking mechanism, it is housed within an multi drawer desk, through an arrangement of rods and levers when one drawer is opened it allowed the others to open freely. When in place they all lock. Retains patent tag (good to very good). SIZE: 12-1/2″ w x 11″ d x 11-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: The late Terry Wesner collection, Chelsea, Michigan. CONDITION: Missing main drawer lock and some of leather desktop. 1-12680 (400-600)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - June 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3394	$948.00	PATENT MODEL LOCKING DESK. Patented August 5, 1873 by Lewis Renker, #144,461. Actually a patent for the locking mechanism, it is housed within an multi drawer desk, through an arrangement of rods and levers when one drawer is opened it allowed the others to open freely. When in place they all lock. Retains patent tag (good to very good). SIZE: 12-1/2″ w x 11″ d x 11-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: The late Terry Wesner collection, Chelsea, Michigan. CONDITION: Missing main drawer lock and some of leather desktop. 1-12680 (400-600) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - June 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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