Unlock Oak Crest Roll Top Desk

Antique solid oak roll top desk.

Unlock oak crest roll top desk.

1 0 out of 5 stars did not work. I believe its considered an executive boss size rolltop. 2 3 8 long x 13 16 tall. Custom hand crafted roll top desk manufactured by oak crest with unique history.

This lock is a full mortise lock. There are two keys one of which opens a small compartment on the top of the desk the other unlocked the roll top. Slide the paperclip back as far. Possibly with an s curve shape vs.

One person found this helpful. When my mother passed away i had her oak crest roll top desk cir. Step 1 unbend one metal paperclip turning it into a long thin tool for picking your desk lock. 1982 moved to my house and when the movers disassembled it to move it they lost the dowels that operate the drawer locking mechanism.

Make offer antique solid oak roll top desk. It comes apart into two very heavy sections top bottom for easier moveability. Brass square roll top desk lock skeleton keys. Includes lock receiver keyhole cover and two keys.

The secret of shadow ranch nancy s first task is to deliver a letter to mary. I have a roll top desk that i purchased in 1988 or 89. Original year built is unknown but estimated to be prior to 1933. 1 3 4 wide x 1 3 8 high.

The roll top is now stuck in an opened position and i can t unlock the drawers. Please tell me the trick to unlock a roll top desk. Desk was last purchased from betty s happy hour antiques in. 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.

Usually ships within 3 to 5 weeks. I can not find any current info about the oak crest company to. 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. 5 0 out of 5 stars 9.

333 00 1d 17h 4 20 shipping. Made in vernon california by oak crest manufacturing post 1890. I have a beautifully restored solid oak rolltop desk. You need to feel around inside the lock for the teeth or pins that keep the lock closed.

Slide the paperclip directly into the lock pushing on it slightly. 3 1 4 long x 5 8 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. To unlock an antique roll top desk you must pick the lock.

After aunt bet tells you to get it from the roll top desk you. I can neither get the top to roll down nor open the side drawers.