I just bought this old teachers desk.It has this shelf on the left side with these springs in it .Any ideas what they were for?
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Shelf for a typewriter. Manual typewriters are heavy, the springs help move the shelf up and down. Once you move your shelf to the top, turn that thumb latch to lock it in place.
Some examples:
https://instappraisal.com/appraisal/antique-secretary-desk-slide-out-typewriter-shelf
https://www.myantiquefurniturecollection.com/i-have-a-vintage-myrtle-desk-co.with-pop-up-typewriter-shelf-awesome-two-...-53793.html
https://shop.blackdogsalvage.com/tanker-desk-with-build-in-typewriter/
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274785544688
That's it ! Thank You
Hi OP, I’m glad you got an answer so fast!
Could you edit your post title to add [SOLVED]?
Also ,that looks like the exact desk I have in the first link.