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RJ Horner Carved Partners Desk

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
RJ Horner Carved Partners Desk
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Outstanding R. J. Horner Partners Desk, fully carved all over with claw feet, drawers and pulls are fully carved, drawers on both sides. Beautiful condition, just outstanding all over with R. J. Horner & Co. Furniture Makers, NY label. This desk was owned by Cecil F. Elmes, who was Chicago Manager of Sanderson & Porter Engineers. He was involved in designing, constructing, managing, and financing public utilities and railways, and economic research in the early 1920's. He was also the nephew of William Burke Cochran, who was in the House of Representatives for over 20 years and started the Irish/American Historical Society. Cecil F. Elmes published many papers on legal matters, engineering and rate setting, he was both a lawyer and engineer. He also wrote fiction books under a pseudonym, a manuscript of which was found with his papers in the desk by his Great Grandnephew. This is a rare piece with tremendous historical value. Used by a man of stature in industry, this is a wonderful example of a RJ Horner partners desk.