Help:early-mid 1900s? Secretary/Writer’s Desk

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Posted by erikwunder

6 years ago

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This is a desk I received as a gift and unfortunately need

to sell for rent $. I know very little about antique furniture, but from my research it looks like it is a secretary/writer’s desk, and has a hinged, angled opening top desk panel that opens out when you pull it down.

A plethora of drawers within, and a middle mini-door between the drawers inside the opened desk.

It seems the desk has possibly been repainted, or perhaps the original paint job didn’t allow it to include make/model. It does have an 1102 stenciled on the back

i havent looked on the bottom (upside down) thoroughly because o can’t turn the thing over myself.

I believe I was told 1900-1940 was a possible date on the thing, but I figured it’d be good to get a specialist’s opinion before I list a price or general info.

Any thoughts help- thanks!

Category American Furniture

Medium Wood- not sure what kind, antique item

Distinguishing marks 1102 on the back, otherwise the hardware, design, and the feet on the bottom of each desk leg

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item N/A Full size secretary’s desk

Date Period 1850-1950

Weight Heavy as hell

History Not sure, given as gift, we were told it was from the 1920s or ballpark, but the people weren’t entirely sure

Price Paid (If known) 400

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