See our video When the HMS Resolute was broken up, two more desks were made: a Writing Table which was kept for many years in Buckingham Palace, but is now on loan to the Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth England. It bears a brass plate with an inscription with similar - but not identical - wording to that on the Resolute Desk The third desk, a delicately fashioned lady’s desk known as the "Queen Victoria Desk" or the "Grinnell Desk" was a gift from the Queen to Henry Grinnell’s widow (Henry died in 1874), in gratitude for his contribution toward the Franklin rescue attempts. It is currently on display in the Boston Whaling Museum.

David Newton, Owner   Thank you for your interest in the Antique Replica Furniture. Since 1990, Victorian Replicas has been importing pieces which faithfully replicate the materials and methods used 200 and more years ago. We have many different hand-carved mahogany replicas of English Antiques in Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Regency, Queen Anne and english Victorian styles. We have a 48 page color catalog which shows some 500 different items: Chairs, foot stools, duet stools, dining tables, beds, sofas, cabinets, mirrors, etc. etc. This collection was developed over many years by select Antique Dealers such as D.C. Stuart of Bournemouth, England. The catalog is available for a small charge to cover air-freight and postage charges. I think the main feature of the furniture that we sell is the QUALITY that is a result of the relationship that we have built up with our supplier of over 20 years. Quality starts with his contracts with the government-supervised mahogany plantations and continues through final sanding, assembly and finishing. This control gives us the confidence to offer you furniture that is well-made from best quality wood - true replicas of quality pieces that have stood the test of time and that should give you and your family pleasure for generations to come! I'll be delighted to answer any questions! (415) 552 6367 Click to go to main site www.victorianreplicas.com