Railroad office rolltop desk?

[castagain]

Hello, this is my first post on the Forum. I'm hoping members can assist with identifying a piece of furniture that my late father inherited from a friend of his father's in Michigan many years ago. It's a large rolltop desk, which has been described by others as a "railroad station desk." On the front of the desk, there's a brass or bronze plate identifying it as "The Gunn Desk / Grand Rapids, MI." Photos are attached.

Is there any basis for associating it with railroad history? Any details you can provide would be much appreciated. I'm going to help my step-mother in northern Virginia sell the desk, but first I thought I should seek out more information from experts on its origins.

Best wishes,
Donovan

 

[Bill Anderson]

I would examine the desk thoroughly, including hard to reach places, to see if there are any property marks or inventory labels which might identify a previous owner.

 

[EMDGP30]

If all else fails, see if Antiques Roadshow is going to be near you.

 

[Bill Anderson]

In the spirit of "Antiques Road Show", here is a link I found on the internet regarding the Gunn Furniture Co.
http://www.furniturecityhistory.org/company/3612/gunn-furniture-co

 

[castagain]

Very good, thanks for the advice and information, I appreciate it.

Best wishes, Donovan

 

[QRR_Fan]

Check the underside of drawers. My 1944 secretaries desk has a builder tag there.