Comments on: Secrets of a Museum Secretary

By: norton7910

norton7910 — Thu, 26 May 2011 03:38:33 +0000

Writing slopes or lap desks as they are sometimes called,was my first chance to see a secret compartment with three small drawers. Some of my first work was making stands to hold these boxes and were used usually beside a chair. Some were very beautiful, made of rosewood with inlay of brass, ivory, ebony, holly. Not all, but the best ones had the three secret drawers. This started my journey of looking for secret compartments or seeing a good place to put one. I`m still looking and hoping to find one that really surprises me.

By: Glen D. Huey

Glen D. Huey — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:59:13 +0000

That, my friend, is a great idea. If you, any of you reading this blog, are interested in posting about secret drawer locations and installations, by all means please do so.

By: norton7910

norton7910 — Thu, 19 May 2011 05:39:41 +0000

As a period style furniture maker and restorer,I have always been fascinated by secret drawers and compartments. I have encorporated many in my work. Some or most I have designed myself. The owner and I are the only people who know how they work. Some were so clever I doubt if they will ever be found. Wanna` see som pics of some? I will Email to you, but you will only see the pieces of furniture.I wish I had kept better records.

I bet other subscribers would enjoy telling their stories.