c.1860 Treat & Linsley Melodeon Rosewood Organ Desk

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Above before & after picture depicts how I removed the inoperative pump organ parts and repositioned the keyboard keys, keyboard shelf and scrolled music stand to the back part of the organ case.  I made the desktop from the rosewood cover and then proceeded to refinish this wonderful rosewood piece using multiple layers of hand rubbed/buffed natural tung oil back into the rosewood.  The large bolster rosewood legs adds great beauty to this American made treasure.  I expect this fully functioning writing desk will be around for another century.

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