Desk
19 September 2022
Description

Antique desk passed down thru multiple generations

Dimensions

approximately 36” wide, 30” deep and 36” tall

Provenance

Unknown

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within about 4 hours
By Delia
Sep 19, 22:30 UTC
Fair Market Value
$300 - $500 USD
Suggested Asking Price $600 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Bruce,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique American maple slant-lid school desk
Probably New England, 19th Century
The rectangular frame with hinged slant lid opening to an interior fitted with two short drawers and a later blue (baize?) writing surface, over a short divided drawer flanked by lopers and lid supports, raised on square tapering legs.
36 inches tall, 36 inches wide, 30 inches deep
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with some wear commensurate to age and use.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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