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Expertise
I will attempt to answer questions about American antique furniture, including construction details, style, period, manufacturers, care, repair and storage. I do not have any background in appliances, musical instruments, sewing machines, lighting and clocks and will not respond to quesions about those items.

Experience
I ran an antique furniture restoration business for twenty years. I am a nationally syndicated columnist on the subject of antique furniture for such publications as Antique Week and New England Antiques Journal. I have produced one video on the subject of furniture identification and my book "HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE" is now available.I have also published articles in Antique Trader, Chicago Art Deco Society, Northeast Magazine, Victorian Decorating and Lifestyles, Professional Refinishing, Antiques and Art Around Florida and Antique Shoppe. You can visit my website at www.furnituredetective.com

Education/Credentials
BSBA Finance, University of Florida, MBA Finance, University of Florida

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Collectibles-General (Antiques) - Globe Wernicke Roll Top Desk

Expert: Fred Taylor - 6/26/2009

Question
Hi there - I've got an "S" curve roll top desk and chair (with original casters) that my folks bought about 30 years ago for upwards of $900. Sadly, at this point it is too much for our home and I'm trying to figure out a fair selling price. I'm in the midwest and it appears that Oak antiques are a dime a dozen - please advise! I'll be emailing you photos soon...

Answer
Rachel - The bloom is off the roll top desk flower in the North American market. Ten or fifteen years ago a good 72" oak roll top, no matter the maker, brought $1500-$2000 at auction. Today they sell in the $400-$500 range. Yours is a nice piece and would sell in that range.

Here are some comparabnle desks with sale price and date.

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2957348
$300            1/07

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/4874966
$400            2/08

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/3092765
$250            2/07

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/4992526
$300            3/08

Thanks for writing.

Fred Taylor
www.furnituredetective.com

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