I purchased what I call a secretary desk a few years ago. It sat in our family room for several years but because of downsizing we are not looking to sell it. I have been researching a bit and have found some information but am not sure how to proceed with getting a value and putting it up for sale. This is what I have found so far by looking up the information on the desk.
The desk style was patened in May 5, 1903 (there is a stamp inside the drawer). The desk is a slant front or drop front style with legs. It has a black and gold label inside the glass lower compartment that states it is D-12/14 size and 299 grade with a 325 in the lower right hand corner of the sticker.
I found the following "The Grade of 299 on the label in the bookcase denotes its wood type, finish and color as it came from the factory in Cincinnati. Grade 299 stands for: quartered sawn figured oak, deep rich golden finish, highly polished with brass oxidized hardware."
It looks to have origional hardware and key. The wood is in fairly good condition and the legs are the origionals however, they have started to brake off and were repaired (not well).
I would like to know what to sell the desk for and where I would list it to have the best chance at success. I have recently been diagnosed with MS and we really need the funds.
Thank you for any help you can offer.
