Berkey&Gay span Umbrian side table with top that opens early 19th century

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Posted by Sheffieldabba

7 years ago

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Found this piece today. Marked Berkey&Gay span Umbrian. I think it’s early 1900’s from Grand Rapids, Michigan what is it? Value? Top inlay damaged.

Category American Furniture

Medium Wood

Condition Fair

Date Period 1910-1920

Price Paid (If known) $1

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Re: Berkey&Gay span Umbrian side table with top that opens...

Berkey & Gay Furniture Co was located in Grand Rapids Michigan.

The Span Umbrian Design was advertised in an ad dated 1918. This ad I reference was on Ebay. The damage on this piece needs it to be restored professionally and at what cost I do not know. Its imparitive that the wood be replaced with period wood. With that the company itself went bankrupt in 1931 and reopened in 1935 after recieving monies from a $2 000 000 lawsuit they won. The US Patent tag was not implemented until around 1929 which helps to date this piece. More details on link below.

http://www.furniturecityhistory.org/company/3391/berkey-and-gay-furniture-co

Vintage Berkey & Gay Furniture Co. Span Umbrian Side Table

Circa 1929 - 1931

Est Value: $50 - $100 due to damage. After professional repair to top $300 - $350. In its current state on your house insurance I would put $120 US value - Once repaired properly $400 - $500 US on your house insurance.

Please leave a reply to give me some feedback on my valuation. Thanks for sharing ... Nice piece of Michigan history ....

Peace Always

Thomas J. Gordyn

Certified Professional Appraiser - AIOA

Proud Member of The American Numismatic Association

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