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<p>[QUOTE="springfld.arsenal, post: 74210, member: 54"]The base portion is often called a "library table." There are two features that I think tell you it was not made to be part of a desk or secretary. The cross-member near the floor and the scrollwork piece hanging down in front would make it uncomfortable for sitting with legs under it. I'm guessing if it came up at an auction in the DC area (where I am) the hammer would fall somewhere $100-$600. But you can never tell for sure until it sells.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="springfld.arsenal, post: 74210, member: 54"]The base portion is often called a "library table." There are two features that I think tell you it was not made to be part of a desk or secretary. The cross-member near the floor and the scrollwork piece hanging down in front would make it uncomfortable for sitting with legs under it. I'm guessing if it came up at an auction in the DC area (where I am) the hammer would fall somewhere $100-$600. But you can never tell for sure until it sells.[/QUOTE]
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