Unlock Oak Crest Roll Top Desk

Made in vernon california by oak crest manufacturing post 1890.

Unlock oak crest roll top desk.

It comes apart into two very heavy sections top bottom for easier moveability. The roll top is now stuck in an opened position and i can t unlock the drawers. Desk was last purchased from betty s happy hour antiques in. You need to feel around inside the lock for the teeth or pins that keep the lock closed.

Brass square roll top desk lock skeleton keys. To unlock an antique roll top desk you must pick the lock. 333 00 1d 17h 4 20 shipping. Make offer antique solid oak roll top desk.

Slide the paperclip directly into the lock pushing on it slightly. One person found this helpful. Original year built is unknown but estimated to be prior to 1933. Possibly with an s curve shape vs.

Roll top desk solid oak wood executive oak desk 54 x24 x45 home office secretary organizer roll hutch top easy assembly quality crafted construction locking file drawers dovetailed. 5 0 out of 5 stars 9. Custom hand crafted roll top desk manufactured by oak crest with unique history. 1982 moved to my house and when the movers disassembled it to move it they lost the dowels that operate the drawer locking mechanism.

Step 1 unbend one metal paperclip turning it into a long thin tool for picking your desk lock. I can not find any current info about the oak crest company to. Includes lock receiver keyhole cover and two keys. The secret of shadow ranch nancy s first task is to deliver a letter to mary.

Unfortunately this key would not unlock our large oak crest roll top desk despite looking just like the key our six year old son took and lost. Square cornered roll top desk lock used to restore antique and many modern desks. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Slide the paperclip back as far.

I believe its considered an executive boss size rolltop. Antique solid oak roll top desk. After aunt bet tells you to get it from the roll top desk you. I have a roll top desk that i purchased in 1988 or 89.

Usually ships within 3 to 5 weeks. 1 3 4 wide x 1 3 8 high. Please tell me the trick to unlock a roll top desk. 1 0 out of 5 stars did not work.

There are two keys one of which opens a small compartment on the top of the desk the other unlocked the roll top. 3 1 4 long x 5 8 tall. Reviewed in the united states on august 12 2019. I have a beautifully restored solid oak rolltop desk.

This desk was built with a hidden cabinet to store alcohol bottles and glasses which was becoming common with hand crafted furniture around the alcohol prohibition during 1920 1933. This lock is a full mortise lock.