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Description
I bought the desk at an estate sale in southern new Jersey.I only paid 40 dollars for it.It seems to be made of oak.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
The desk seems to be made of oak.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
43 inches high,30 inches wide,and 14 inches deep.
History
I bought the desk at an estate sale.I know nothing about it's history.
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It most assuredly is made of
It most assuredly is made of oak. The drawer front is even quarter sawn oak - often called tiger oak. That's a more valuable cut of wood. It's prettier and it's also cut slantwise from the tree so takes more wood to get a piece like that. It also doesn't warp if cut that way so that's an extra advantage. Your piece was a steal at $40 since it has all the inside parts. It's arts & crafts mission style and would be worth $800 or so here on the west coast.
Thank you very much for your
<p>Thank you very much for your appraisal.I am a collector but I'm definitely no expert on furniture.I appreciate your time and effort.</p><p> Thanks again.</p>
In reply to It most assuredly is made of by Anonymous (not verified)
It is a good deal for
<p>It is a good deal for $40.00, but there is no way it is worth $800.00 ;~) These in fully restored condition sell for less than $450.00.</p><p> </p><p>Lovejoy </p>