Unlock Oak Crest Roll Top Desk

I can neither get the top to roll down nor open the side drawers.

Unlock oak crest roll top desk.

I have a roll top desk that i purchased in 1988 or 89. Custom hand crafted roll top desk manufactured by oak crest with unique history. Step 1 unbend one metal paperclip turning it into a long thin tool for picking your desk lock. I have a beautifully restored solid oak rolltop desk.

Please tell me the trick to unlock a roll top desk. Usually ships within 3 to 5 weeks. The secret of shadow ranch nancy s first task is to deliver a letter to mary. 1 0 out of 5 stars did not work.

It comes apart into two very heavy sections top bottom for easier moveability. One person found this helpful. 5 0 out of 5 stars 9. 2 3 8 long x 13 16 tall.

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. Brass square roll top desk lock skeleton keys. To unlock an antique roll top desk you must pick the lock. There are two keys one of which opens a small compartment on the top of the desk the other unlocked the roll top.

I believe its considered an executive boss size rolltop. 1982 moved to my house and when the movers disassembled it to move it they lost the dowels that operate the drawer locking mechanism. 3 1 4 long x 5 8 tall. Square cornered roll top desk lock used to restore antique and many modern desks.

333 00 1d 17h 4 20 shipping. I can not find any current info about the oak crest company to. You need to feel around inside the lock for the teeth or pins that keep the lock closed. Make offer antique solid oak roll top desk.

1 3 4 wide x 1 3 8 high. This lock is a full mortise lock. Original year built is unknown but estimated to be prior to 1933. Desk was last purchased from betty s happy hour antiques in.

After aunt bet tells you to get it from the roll top desk you. Reviewed in the united states on august 12 2019. Slide the paperclip back as far. When my mother passed away i had her oak crest roll top desk cir.

Made in vernon california by oak crest manufacturing post 1890. Slide the paperclip directly into the lock pushing on it slightly. The roll top is now stuck in an opened position and i can t unlock the drawers. 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.

Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. 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.