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

By erikwunder, 25 September, 2019
Description

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
For Sale?
No
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