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Thomasina
About the valuer: For more than 10 years I have been involved in the Art, Antiques, and Antique Jewellery business in America and the United Kingdom. I have gained experience in many aspects of the trade, from buying,... Read more
Antique Desk...Charlotte Chair Company
This is a golden oak chair from a lecture room or a library, dates from around the 1900-1910. Grand Rapids, Michigan (Charlotte is just to the the (...)
Estimated value
$100
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/9/2009
Slant front secretary
This desk was purchased from a great niece of Kathryn Sturdevant. I found some information on the internet.On the 1912 bar examination, out of 125 attorneys sitting for the examination, the highest  (...)
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Submitted Anonimously
This is a circa 1920's writing desk, most likely American. There is a mix of many different styles in one piece - early 19th century body, (...)
Estimated value
$250
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/4/2009
Globe Wernicke pedestal desk
Submitted by milliemolly
This is a circa 1930's pedestal desk. Globe Wernicke built a good, solid office furniture. There is still a lot of it available on the market, but (...)
Estimated value
$350
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 3/23/2009
Small desk
I purchased this at an auction because of its charm. It is said to be 1920's, 30's possibly English bureau. My grandchildren love to color and keep their things in it. I like the unusual carving  (...)
Submitted by collins6
This is a 1930's desk indeed. It is very difficult to say who made it, because there were plenty furniture manufacturers who produced this style. One (...)
Estimated value
$250
valued by Thomasina
on 3/21/2009
French Bureau
I purchased this on the last day of a major antique market that occurs twice a year in Round Top, Texas, an absolute wonderful and lovely Texas town. Top quality antiques and items for sale and the  (...)
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Submitted by collins6
The images are very dark o it is difficult to properly appreciate this bureau. It is from the second half of the 19th century and is copying a late (...)
Estimated value
$1000
valued by Thomasina
on 3/9/2009
TYPE OF DESK
The images are not very clear to properly see the table details. This is a demilune table. I really can't say much about the wood from the images, (...)
Estimated value
$400
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 3/9/2009
Small Desk
This small writing desk of herry{?) wood was owned by my grandfather's cousin, Maria Lees Mackie of Chesnut Hill Pa. It is in excellent condition. 
Submitted by MT6392746
In order to value your desk properly we asked you a while ago for better pictures in order to see the details of the desk, handles of drawers, and a (...)
Estimated value
$650
valued by Thomasina
on 1/29/2009
Antique Bureau
This piece is solid wood. I truly don't know much about furniture but I can tell you it's heavy. The drawers are solid as well. Not glued. I always thought the detail was beautiful as well as the  (...)
The style dates from around 1900 to the early 1920's. It looks to be made of oak from your photos. You are doing all the right things to care for the (...)
Estimated value
$850
valued by Thomasina
on 1/19/2009
louis xv desk
a restaurant in Brooklyn ny was throwing this piece out 
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Submitted by MyThings
This is a typical north Italian writing desk, most likely Venetian. Furniture with painted decoration, called lacca, was very popular in the area of (...)
Estimated value
$1000
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 10/11/2008
Small Writing Desk
This was just a nice little desk with delicate details that I loved. I was wondering if it is really cherry (I'm not good with identifying wood) and what it's story might be. I don't think it's  (...)
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Submitted by neat.
This is most likely a first half of the 20th century desk, copying an 18th centruy design. I can't say much about wood as I don't see the grain in (...)
Estimated value
$250
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 8/21/2008
parter desk
saysa it was from the gold rush 
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Submitted by vt6470
This is a first half fo the 20th century desk. Provisional value: $150-250 at an auction.
Estimated value
$200
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 8/21/2008
Slant top chippendale desk
Dark Mahogany slant front claw footed desk with secret film noir hidden pull out drawers. 
A slant top Chippendale style desk with serpentine front, made in the US in the second half of the XIXth century. Provisional value: $500-1000 at (...)
Estimated value
$1000
valued by SophieClauwaert
on 8/14/2008
Roll top desk
The measurements of this desk are 20" deep; 50" long; 43" high. It is really heavy. I would like to know more about it and its approx value. Bernice 
In our auction house the estimate for this writing desk (nice designed) will be between 250. and 400.- USD. In case your object is of a certain (...)
Estimated value
$320
valued by H.Langanger
on 8/7/2008
Small Drop Down Secretary Desk
Approximately four and a half feet tall. Carved details, both top and bottom locking compartment doors of the secretary drop down. Finish appears to be original. No markings or dates. 
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Submitted by Artsygal
This is a turn of the century, c.1900, desk, most likely of an American make. Provisional value: $250-500 at an auction.
Estimated value
$400
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 8/6/2008
Thomasville Desk
1950s (I think) Shabby Chic Thomasville desk and chair. Have entire bedroom set. 
Provisional value: $300-600 at an auction or online.
Estimated value
$400
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/21/2008
writing desk
very old writing desk found in a house clearance. 
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Submitted by rajkm
By the shape and style of the writing desk it looks to date from the 1930's. Depending on where you might find it the price will be between £75. and (...)
Estimated value
£95
valued by Thomasina
on 7/20/2008
victorin writing desk
mahogony partner desk 3over 2side drawers 
In our auction house the estimate for this old writing desk will be around 250.- to 350.- BP. (The buttons on the drawers seems to be not original (...)
Estimated value
£300
valued by H.Langanger
on 7/10/2008
writing desk
this desk has a pigeon hole interior with a small drawer and what i think are queen anne legs. i got it after my grandmother passed away and think it is beautiful- i believe she refinished it. i am  (...)
Submitted by wheatabix
This writing desk is made around 1900, in our auction house the estimate for this nice furniture whould be around 300.- to 500.- USD. In case your (...)
Estimated value
$400
valued by H.Langanger
on 7/9/2008
Secretary cabinet w/writing table
Two brass candle holders, one on each side. Slots for envlopes and pens in desk area. Heavy brass slide closure on bottom doors. Also a pull out drawer. A friend of mine receied this many years  (...)
This is a rather modern cabinet from the 1960's-70's. The style is copied from a Dutch/German traditional furniture of the 16-17th century. (...)
Estimated value
$750
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/3/2008
1890-1910 Student Desk
30"WIDE BY 60" TALL OAK SECRETARY. THE ONLY HARDWARE IS ON THE HATCH. ALL OTHERS ARE DATTO JOINTS 
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Submitted by Stevegm
Your golden oak drop front desk with bookcase dates from between 1890 to just before WWI. Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Wards sold this type of (...)
Estimated value
$300
valued by Thomasina
on 6/30/2008
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