Reported as early 1800s secretary desk
02 May 2020
Description

Reported as early 1800s secretary desk with two-door glass detachable hutch. 5-drawer Width is 32 inches Height is 75 inches Depth is 18 inches Material is wood

Provenance

Was owned by mother, who stated it is from early 1800s

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 3 hours
By Delia
May 03, 00:45 UTC
Fair Market Value
$500 - $800 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Good evening, Patrick,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. This is not quite as old as the early 1800s, at the earliest this is from the late 1800s or early 20th Century. I can tell from the way the wood is cut and attached that it is not done the way the really early pieces were done.

Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A Georgian style inlaid and veneered mahogany double-dome secretary bookcase
American or English, late 19th Century
In two sections, the upper section with two glazed cabinet doors opening to a (adjustable?) shelved interior, the lower section with a slant-lid opening to reveal a divided writing interior, over four long drawers, all on a bracket base.
overall height 75 inches, width 32 inches,depth 18 inches
PROVENANCE: inherited from mother
CONDITION: condition generally good, with wear commensurate with age and use
$500-800*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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