Antique Desk with Hidden Drawer
Antique desk with hidden drawer and hidden brass button to open. Pull out velvet writing shelf. Needs some restoration with some of the laminate and slide cover hiding the brass button needs to be replaced with piece to match design.
39”H x 36 1/2”W x 25”D
Has been in family for at least 60-70 years. Do not know original origin.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Victorian carved walnut writing desk
American or English, mid/late 19th Century
The rectangular molded edged top surmounted by a superstructure with gallery over two short drawers and a recessed area, the case fitted with short drawers, a velvet-lined tray, and a hidden drawer with brass push-button, all raised on bulbous ring-turned supports.
39 inches high, 36 12 inches wide, 25 inches deep
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with some sun fading and minor losses to elements that need replacing.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
