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Description
8" (20 cm.) h. desk. Of very fine wood with burled mahogany detailing, the set comprising secretary-desk with elaborately-fitted cupboard section, tall chest of drawers, drop-leaf table, two credenza tables, glass-door cupboard, and a settee with two matching side chairs and two matching arm chairs with upholstered needlework seats. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Soldiers Embroidery Industry 42 Ebury St. Made by the Totally Disabled (original label on underside of needlework seats). Comments: English, the Soldiers Embroidery Industry was organized after WWI to provide a means of livelihood to injured soldiers returning from that warfront. Also included with the set is a letter of documentation from a London antique shop. Value Points: superb workmanship on the miniature furnishings, and sought-after original label.