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Antique American secretary desk

By 10163269, 22 September, 2017
Description

We have a slant top secretary desk with a dark finish that we suspect was purchased new by our family in the 1920s in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  There are no manufacturer marks or labels on the desk.  We are interested in knowing more about its possible origin and value.

Category
American Furniture
Medium
wood
Distinguishing marks
none
Condition
Good
Date Period
1920s
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

7 years 10 months ago

Re: Antique American secretary desk

Your desk is in the Colonial Revival Style which was popular from the turn of the 19th century through the 1930's. It's a mass produced piece and not considered rare or valuable. We'd retail a comparable in the $450.00- $600.00 range

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