Nicholson Antique Writing Desk
21 March 2021
Description

Antique vintage writing desk, made by J. Nicholson Furniture of Chase City Virginia, marked as #57, signed and given to M. Singer, heirloom, handed down through the family, solid wood, original label intact. 30” wide by 12” deep by 40” high. Top folds down. Wear commensurate with age and use. No cracks. No modifications.

Provenance

Unknown

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 14 hours
By Delia
Mar 21, 18:14 UTC
Fair Market Value
$300 - $500 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Eric,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Colonial Revival pine and oak slant-lid writing desk
Made by K. Nicholson & Co Furniture Co., Chase City, Va, early 20th Century
The rectangular top over a slanted lid opening to a divided writing interior, the frame fitted with a serpentine long drawer, all on tall straight legs joined by a shelf stretcher.
40 inches high, 30 inches wide, 12 inches deep
CONDITION: wear appears to be commensurate with age and use.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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