Art metal Company (attributed), rare American industrial early 20th century metal and brass twin pedestal roll top desk, of large proportions, the twin pedestals each with four drawers, the frieze with three sliding trays and the roll top opening to reveal a fitted interior. Width 152 cm. Height 83 cm. Depth 85 cm. Provenance: made for the Occidental Hotel in Auckland. the Occidental Hotel was built in 1870 and was historically one of the finest hotels in New Zealand . This piece together with the following lot were commissioned circa 1905.