Oval Office President Resolute Desk Replica Start Price USD 6,000.00 Current Price USD 6,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 07, 2008 Location San Francisco, California See more about 'Oval Office President Resolute Desk Replica' Description   This imposing Resolute desk is a replica of the one given to President Rutherford Hayes by Queen Victoria in 1880. Most Presidents have used it, but perhaps it became most famous with the help of John F Kennedy Jr.!!! Queen Victoria's original Brass Dedication Plaque has been replicated. You can either have it facing outwards as President Kennedy did, or inwards facing your chair as it has been used since it was brought back to the White House by President Carter. Note also the Presidential Crest in its correct pre-Truman form: the eagle is facing the arrows of war. President Truman thought the crest reflected the Presidency as being too warlike and changed the crest so that the eagle prefers the olive branches of peace The top measures a presidential 76" by 48" and is covered with maroon tooled leather. Each pedestal contains a file drawer and a letter drawer behind a lockable cupboard door. The construction is solid first-grade mahogany of the honduras (swietana) type, and the wonderful detailed victorian carving faithfully duplicates the original. We have sold over 50 of these fine desks since we started offering them in 2004.We also offer a matching Credenza, Sideboard, Bookcase and Chair This is a very substantial desk of superior quality. We are able to offer it at a reasonable price by offering only one finish and leather color option.Our desk is on display in the Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon Presidential Libraries, both in the Los Angeles area. It was also featured in the movie National Treasure 2 : The Book of Secrets with Nicholas Cage. Call me any time - I will be delighted to answer your questions about it. David Newton (415) 552 6367www.victorianreplicas.com   David Newton, Owner   Thank you for your interest in the Antique Replica Furniture. Since 1990, Victorian Replicas has been importing pieces which faithfully replicate the materials and methods used 200 and more years ago. We have many different hand-carved mahogany replicas of English Antiques in Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Regency, Queen Anne and english Victorian styles. We have a 48 page color catalog which shows some 500 different items: Chairs, foot stools, duet stools, dining tables, beds, sofas, cabinets, mirrors, etc. etc. This collection was developed over many years by select Antique Dealers such as D.C. Stuart of Bournemouth, England. The catalog is available for a small charge to cover air-freight and postage charges. I think the main feature of the furniture that we sell is the QUALITY that is a result of the relationship that we have built up with our supplier of over 15 years. Quality starts with his contracts with the government-supervised mahogany plantations and continues through final sanding, assembly and finishing. This control gives us the confidence to offer you furniture that is well-made from best quality wood - true replicas of quality pieces that have stood the test of time and that should give you and your family pleasure for generations to come! www.victorianreplicas.com(415) 552 6367 Sell more with every listing. Get Vendio Gallery today! (415) 552 6367 www.victorianreplicas.com   Place a Bid!