Thanks, Duane. Yes, that is
exactly what I really want (the link you provided). But unless somebody in Hollywood buys the screen rights for the book I'm now researching, it will never happen.
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But just for kicks, what would a piece like that actually cost?
My dining room table has sapwood in the cherry, as well. I actually kind of like the look--for informal settings. The glue-ups don't bother me (but could you define "glue-ups," just so I'm clear on the definition?). I would never have guessed about the brasses--I am happy that they aren't shiny gold brass, at least. I also think that the non-graduated drawers make the piece look a little bulky. The ogee foot is okay. I kind of didn't want the bulky feet, but I can see how the feet on this desk might look too small for it.
When you get a chance, could you post photos comparing cast brasses v. stamped and filed? I'd love to learn a little bit more about that.
I learn so much on this forum.
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