JOHN WITTICOMB CO. BURL WOOD SECRETARY DESK WITH GLASS DOOR BOOKCASE

By rracki, 31 July, 2014

Description

RARE FIND! This is in excellent, original condition! Purchased at an auction estate sale in the 1960's and cared for ever since. The glass doors have wooden arrows with a star design that are a golden finish. We are not sure of the age and was hoping the marking on the drawer would lead us to figure that out!

We are looking to sell this item as we have downsized our home. Please advise us of the value. Thanks for your expertise and time!

Category

American Furniture

Medium

Burl walnut

Distinguishing marks

John Widdicomb Co.

Condition

Excellent

Size and dimensions of this item

34" wide x 76" high x 21" deep when desk is closed and 33" when desk is open

Date Period

1900-1920

Weight

Estimate-200 lbs

History

It was purchased from a large estate in Connecticut around 1960

Price Paid (If known)

$600

For Sale?

Yes

Photos

Re: JOHN WITTICOMB CO. BURL WOOD SECRETARY DESK WITH GLASS...

What you paid is close to what these now sell for at auction, $400.00-$600.00. Demand for cabinets like this last peaked in the 1990's and have been in decline ever since. Currently we'd retail one like this for about $1200.00.