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Wondering Age and value?

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Gebo Clark, Nov 3, 2015.

  1. Gebo Clark

    Gebo Clark New Member

    Hello, i am wondering the age, origin, and possibly value of this secretary desk.
     

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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    WELCOME!
    You may or may not get a value from anyone but it looks late 19th into early 20th to me but wait for others to help you too.
     
    KingofThings, Nov 3, 2015
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  3. dlk777

    dlk777 Member

    Not an expert, but guessing the same on the age just based on the style.
     
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    it's lovely...
     
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  5. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Hi -
    I would say early 1900s
    A few years ago would have brought a decent price, but values have dropped.
    In my area (CA foothills) about $250
     
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  6. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Unless such a thing is spectacular, say tiger oak and perfect, in my experience they haven't sold for much in a long time.
    Not rare either.
     
    KingofThings, Nov 4, 2015
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  7. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Do be sure there's nothing hidden anywhere.
     
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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    :wideyed::wideyed::wideyed:
     
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  9. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    1902 Sears catalog calls a similar item in Oak a "ladies' writing desk." Could there have been a drawer below the desk?
     
    springfld.arsenal, Nov 4, 2015
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  10. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Pretty,not uncommon,youd get maybe $150 in N. fla.
     
    johnnycb09, Nov 4, 2015
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  11. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Here in CT you'd be lucky to sell it at all.
     
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  12. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I think these were so nice, as to everyday use furniture for the time period, that most everyone took better than normal care of them and so here we are today...
     
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  13. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Welcome Gebo!
     
    cxgirl, Nov 8, 2015
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