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Title: Old School Desk
Post by: jojo76 on October 12, 2009, 07:55:30 PM

We have an old wrought iron folding school desk.  Does anyone have any idea what this is worth?  Pictures can be seen at midwestlandauctions .com under upcoming auctions.

Title: Re: Old School Desk
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on October 12, 2009, 08:27:26 PM

Unfortunately, they don't go for much. Here in California we currently have them selling for $30, $40, $50, $60, $100 and $120 on the San Francisco Bay Area Craigslist. This is unfortunate, as they are wonderful pieces of history, just not much in demand I'm afraid. Some of these have been listed over and over. Yours has also clearly been refinished. I'm not sure if that affects the value positively or negatively.

Title: Re: Old School Desk
Post by: jojo76 on October 12, 2009, 08:31:28 PM

Thanks for looking and letting me know.  I really appreciate it.

Title: Re: Old School Desk
Post by: KC on October 12, 2009, 11:03:00 PM

Might I add...if you have a picture to post...you could have that unique one that is worth $$$$ or one that is worth $$.  Always post pics and as much information as you can!

Title: Re: Old School Desk
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on October 13, 2009, 12:27:17 AM

Here's the photo from the auction site:
Looks very typical as the old school desks go, althought a lot of them have not been refinished like this one.

(http://www.midwestlandauctions.com/103_0092.JPG)