john-ragatz-son-chippendale-style-writing-desk
Lot 146
John Ragatz & Son, Chippendale Style Writing Desk
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 20th century, mahogany, oak secondary, top with gadrooned edge and acanthus leaf carved corners, two drawers, paneled sides and back, acanthus carved knee on ball and claw feet, labeled.

30 x 48 x 32 in.

John H. Ragatz's furniture making firm was located at 212 Pear St. or 219 South 11th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The exact dates of the business are unknown, but it probably existed from circa 1870 to circa 1920. The firm specialized in high quality hand-made work in numerous revival styles. The Winterthur Museum maintains an archive of the firm's drawings and photographs.

Surface scratches and staining to top, missing drawer pull to back faux drawer.