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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: EDP2015 on November 24, 2015, 07:39:03 AM
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Originally believed to have been made for a Captain Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster in the late-18th century, this small scale desk was ideally suited for onboard ships and quickly became popular for smaller sized studies. Equally useful today, this compact design in solid mahogany has 8 drawers beneath the writing slope and 4 drawers on both sides. Hinged-lid with leather-covered writing slope.
Anybody have an idea of what this item is worth?
Much Appreciated.
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Can you open one of the drawers and take a pic of the dovetail joints ??
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Agree with Mart.
Please show a picture of the side of a drawer, the back of the desk and if possible the underside of the desk. Also a closeup picture of the hinges/screws/hardware.
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Hi, Apologies for the late response. Please see attached photos.
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Hi, Apologies for the late response. Please see attached photos.
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Who did the work on the desk ?? Insert is missing and some of the hardware has been replaced !!
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Not too sure, this has been stored away for some time now. We have managed to retrieve an insert.
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The problem with items like this is that very few are interested in something that does not have a use in todays homes !! Prices are all over the place for similar pieces but I have seen few that have sold at any price !! My opinion is that it would bring less than $500. in todays market !! And there has been some work done on it which doesn`t help !! Its a nice desk for the type though !! Could be wrong but really do not think so !!
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In my area these sell for $150 to $250. Just not high demand and especially ones with "condition" issues (in other words not all original and pristeen).
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Thanks for your help :)