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Very Unique Secretary Desk

By ant1quedr, 20 July, 2010
Description

Very unique Secretary, drop front desk, there is a brass tag on upper middle back from Lane and Sager in Los Angeles. This seems to be a unique peice of upper end furniture... Any help is appreciated

Category
American Furniture
Medium
Mahogany, Burled Walnut
Distinguishing marks
Ornately carved legs, corners
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
App. 48" high, app. 12" deep, App 48" wide
Date Period
1850-1900?
Weight
Heavy
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

14 years 10 months ago

Re: Very Unique Secretary Desk

This piece actually dates from the 1920's, such pieces are based on a mix of 17th & 18th Century European furniture styles, making them look far older than they really are. This one's better than most, comparable pieces sell at auction in the $300.00- $400.00 range.

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ant1quedr

14 years 10 months ago

In reply to Re: Very Unique Secretary Desk by Lovejoy

Re: Very Unique Secretary Desk

Is there any place I can find more info about this peice, and is it a one of a kind, as I've never found another. One other peice of info. that came out is that it came from back east (boston?) abt. 1900? I really appreciate your time
Thx

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