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Newly Purchased Antique Sligh-Lowry Desk

By Tracy89, 25 August, 2012
Description

HI,

I have recently purchased this desk off of craigslist. The owner didn't know anything about the history except that it is a Sligh-Lowry desk as it has the label inside one of the drawers. I cannot find this desk anywhere online and I would like to know as much information as I can get about it.

Category
American Furniture
Distinguishing marks
3 section leather top desk with gold tooled
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
48 x 24 x 30 1/2
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
160
For Sale?
No
Photos

budmassey

10 years 9 months ago

Re: Newly Purchased Antique Sligh-Lowry Desk

This is typically referred to as a Sligh Lowry leather top desk.  They are quite common, having been manufactured in Holland Michigan for a number of years.  There are many varieties, and Sligh also made many other, more elaborate desks.  This particular model rarely appears with such a dark finish, as most are a ligher, warmer color.

I have seen many sell in the 300-500 dollar range, although the color of this one is somewhat unusual.  These tend to be readily available in Michigan and neighboring states, less so farther from Michigan.

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