Stow & Davis Executive Desk 957
24 April 2020
Description

Stow & Davis Executive Desk model number 957. From sometime between 1940 and 1955. Desk is in great condition with minor wear for age.

Provenance

Came from an estate on Martha's Vineyard neighboring the Kennedy's. Has been in the family for about 80 years. Measurements can be taken upon request.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Apr 25, 19:35 UTC
Fair Market Value
$200 - $300 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Good afternoon, Keith,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Stow & Davis were one of the better companies mass-producing furniture in American in the 20th Century. There are a good number of their pieces on the market with less demand than supply, and collectors paying more for Midcentury Modern designs, of which this is not (this would be characterized as more historical in appearance).
If you'd like this appraisal to include dimensions (it should, ideally), please forward the height, width and depth, in inches, at your convenience.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A Stow & Davis mahogany double-pedestal desk
Kent model #957, Grand Rapids, Mich. mid 20th Century
The rectangular overhanging molded edged top over a frame with a closed kneehole fitted with a (divided?) central drawer flanked by two stacks of four graduated long drawers, each on a box base.
[dimensions]
PROVENANCE: from a Martha's Vineyard estate
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition, with wear commensurate to age and use.
$200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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