Charlene G. asked

🏺  Antiques

I purchased a mahogany slant front desk said to be from Massachusetts, reportedly owned by a Naval captain. I have a question about the drawer pulls, which feature a crown on an anchor. Would this signify that the naval officer was British? Additionally, I would like to know if there are any indicators that could suggest whether the desk was made in the UK or colonial America.

December 12th, 2023

Rachel H. answered

The drawer pulls with a crown on an anchor are indeed the British Navy emblem, which suggests that t...

December 12th, 2023

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