This wooden school desk comes from the Liverpool Institute for Boys. It was rescued from a skip by the vendor when he found out the desks were being thrown out and burnt.
The vendor attended the Institute in the same years as Paul McCartney and was in a couple of classes with him.
It’s a sturdy desk with a hinged top and an ink well hole.
Famous Liverpool Institute alumni include Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Arthur Askey, Mike McCartney, Peter Sissons and Bill Kenwright.
Estimate TBC.
The auction takes place on August 27th 2011 at The Paul McCartney Auditorium at LIPA.
It is organised by The Beatles Shop on Mathew Street, where lots are still being taken in up until June.
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