Civil War Replica Field Desks
 

Field Desk 1
 

FREE with any field desk!!

-  dip pen, made by Charlies Boatworks, Gillot 303 nib, made in Germany, solid brass ferrule, made in USA and hardwood handle. ( $3.50-$4.50 if bought separately)

-  Ink crystals, put up by Charlies Boatworks, walnut crystals makes up to 8 fluid ounces, ($2.25 if bought separately)

-  Ink blotters,4x9, 2 sheets, ( $1.25 if bought separately)

If you just want to purchase these writing supplies they can be found here

The design of this field desk is based on one pictured in Francis A. Lord's book "Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia" - Volume III, Page 21. It is made of 1" white pine, lightly stained and treated with 2 coats of Linseed Oil. There are 2 drawers for stamps, coins, or pen nibs. The drawer fronts are made of solid cherry for the Cherry stained and Early American stained versions while the Walnut stained version has solid walnut fronts. Drawer pulls are made from solid hardwood. All hardware is steel and treated to look like authentic Civil War Period. All screws are slotted and there are a total of 14 different compartments.

The desk, when closed measures approximately 22" high, 21" wide and 13" deep. The front drops down to be used as a writing surface, which is made from pine and cherry. The narrower cherry strips can be vertical or horizontal. Please state if you have a preference.

Built with cut nails. finish nails and exterior carpenter's glue, this desk is sturdy, functional  and easy to carry.

This item is built to order, please allow 4 to 6 weeks plus shipping time.

Please Note: Other interior configurations are available. Please see the "customer special orders" section for more ideas!

Purchase of Field Desk includes assortment of replica blank forms containing a minimum of 20 different items.
Please specify union or confederate.
Assortments may vary.

Field Desk     FD1  -   $320.00

Field Desk 2

This is our best field desk. The outside, except for the bottom, is made out of 3/4" cherry. This one in the picture has a natural stain but it can be made with whatever stain you would prefer.

The front writing surface locks with a key. The insides are made out of 1/2" pine. The drawer fronts are made from cherry.

Please allow 6 weeks for completion.

New Item --- Po' Boy Field Desk -- Field Desk 3

One in stock-ready to be shipped!

The “Poor Boy” Hardtack box field desk. Made from a Army hard bread box, this field desk is not based on a specific original desk but rather a possible use for one of the many thousands of hardtack boxes issued during the war. The outside dimensions are 24.5 inches long, 14.75 wide and 10.75 deep when laying down and the insides are rough. The inside compartments are made of half inch pine and all visible nails are cut nails. The 2 drawers have small leather pulls and are also nailed together. The desk has a total of 11 compartments including 2 drawers and has no finish on it. The lid folds down and is attached by 2 iron hinges (imported-sneaked by the blockade just for you Johnies).

Field Desk-Po' Boy     FD3      $235.00

See Our Special Orders page for other field desks that we have made.

We accept the following methods of payment via the shopping cart or through telephone order.

We can take your credit card information via telephone again please email us for telephone information.
We accept money orders and personal checks from established accounts only

*International orders please do not order until you contact us for instructions*  

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