desk
14 March 2022
Description

dark wood desk/cabinet. 42 inches tall, 36 inches wide. photots dated 1959-60 were found inside. as well as a article with a photo of what appears to be the desk inside, which describes it as 18th century english desk

Provenance

unknown

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Maybe
Answered within about 6 hours
By Delia
Mar 15, 01:18 UTC
Fair Market Value
$800 - $1,200 USD
Suggested Asking Price $1,200 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Audry,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This looks like it probably had different feet or a different base, which negatively impacts the value.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A Regency mahogany secretary desk
English, circa 1830-40
Of rectangular section and in two parts, the upper recessed section with outstepped molded cornice with shaped backsplash over a molded fall-front opening to a divided interior with pigeon holes, short drawers and prospect doors, the larger lower case fitted with two outset short drawers over two long drawers flanked by fluted pilasters, on a shortened frame.
42 inches tall, 36 inches wide
CONDITION: lacking feet, interior with scratches and wear
$800-1200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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