Cron-Kills drop front desk

By aedelstein, 17 July, 2007
Description

Cron-Kills Drop-front Desk

Very faded, barely-readable label-insignia on the back says: "This Article Manufactured by The CRON-KILLS & CO - PIQUA, OHIO". It likely dates to between 1890 and 1920, but the catalog and shipping numbers are totally illegible, so it's hard to say. Fair condition -- definitely lived-in. It is currently on casters, but needs repair to one leg.

 

Category
American Furniture
Medium
Light, hard wood (not sure type, maybe oak)
Distinguishing marks
Insignia on back: "This Article Manufactured by CRON-KILLS of PIQUA, OHIO)
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
38"H x 27.5"W x 14"D
Date Period
Cron-Kills founded 1880, haven't determined what happened to it -- seems to have survived until 1920s.
Weight
40 lbs
History
My mother bought a lot of antique furniture 30 or 40 years ago for our house in New Rochelle, NY --not sure how she came by it, but she was always on the lookout for bargains. In the time we've owned it, it has sometimes been useful, but a wounded leg has prevented it from really thriving in the practical world. It would require some treatment.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Not known - in family for 40 years
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

17 years 5 months ago

Your drop front desk dates from the first quarter of the 20th Century and is in what's referred to as the 'Colonial Revival style'. The style getting its name because such pieces used stylist motifs found on American Colonial furniture originally made 1620-1780. Value wise in "As Is" condition- $150.00.

 

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