Antique Roll-Top Desk Restoration

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What condition was the roll-top desk in when the narrator found it?

The roll-top desk was in a bad condition, with the roll-top in several pieces, one leg clumsily mended, and scorch marks all down one side.

What did the narrator plan to do with the roll-top desk?

The narrator planned to restore the desk, despite its bad condition, as it was being sold for very little money.

What day did the narrator begin working on the desk?

The narrator began working on the desk on Christmas Eve.

What damage did the narrator notice on the desk's veneer?

The narrator noticed that the veneer had lifted almost everywhere and there were scorch marks, which looked like water damage. Signup and view all the answers

What had clearly taken their toll on the desk according to the narrator?

Both fire and water had clearly taken their toll on the desk, as evident from the scorch marks and water damage. Signup and view all the answers

What condition was the roll-top desk in when the speaker found it?

The roll-top desk was in a bad condition, with the roll-top in several pieces, one leg clumsily mended, and scorch marks all down one side. Signup and view all the answers

What did the speaker plan to do with the roll-top desk?

The speaker planned to restore the roll-top desk, despite its bad condition, as a risk and a challenge. Signup and view all the answers

What did the speaker find when they removed the roll-top and pulled out the drawers?

The speaker found that the veneer had lifted almost everywhere, and that there were scorch marks and water damage. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the speaker decide to purchase the roll-top desk despite its condition?

The speaker decided to purchase the desk because it was going for very little money and they wanted to restore it, viewing it as a challenge. Signup and view all the answers

What became evident about the desk's condition as the speaker worked on it?

It became evident that both fire and water had clearly taken their toll on the desk, and the last drawer was stuck fast. Signup and view all the answers