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Jessen & Rosberg watchmakers bench

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January 17, 2010, 17:50
John C. Amos
Jessen & Rosberg watchmakers bench
I just recently purchased this oak rolltop watchmakers bench. The label on the front reads Jessen & Rosberg, Chicago. Are these rolltop benches commonly seen? Thanks, Chris


January 17, 2010, 17:52
John C. Amos
2nd pic
January 17, 2010, 17:54
John C. Amos
2nd pic with the pic


January 17, 2010, 22:31
Roger J. Nolfe
Beautiful bench! The rolltops are much less common and yours looks great.

Roger
January 19, 2010, 11:12
John C. Amos
Thanks Roger, I thought it was a great find for $540.00.
January 19, 2010, 12:12
Edward L. Parsons, Jr.
John,

I have a similar bench in black walnut, without the rolltop (see picture), that cost me $600, so I'd say you got a good buy. As Roger pointed out, the rolltops are much less common.


This walnut bench (circa 1920) cost me $600.


January 19, 2010, 12:38
Brian C.
John,
I have one like yours, but mine has knobs for drawer pulls. Great bench.