Larkin Secretary Desk

Q: I love our antique secretary-bookcase. I have had this piece since 1982. Can you tell me anything about it? A: You have a Larkin secretary desk-bookcase. John D. Larkin founded the Larkin Soap Co. in Buffalo, New York, in 1875. His brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, became a partner in the company in 1878 and it […]