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About Fred Taylor
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.

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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

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BSBA Finance, University of Florida, MBA Finance, University of Florida

 
   

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Collectibles-General (Antiques) - J.F. Dietz Co. roll top desk


Expert: Fred Taylor - 6/25/2009

Question
I am trying to help a neighbor place an approximate value/age on his J.F. Dietz Co. roll top desk.  He believes it to be mahogany, I believe it to be oak.  It is in excellent condition.  The roll top moves easily and has a key and lock that works.  Would you please be so kind as to assist us with your opinion?  Thank you for your time.

Answer
Mary - Unfortunately I could not see any of the details of the desk from the "cell phone" photo you sent. If you can send me some clear photos of the desk I will be happy to tell you what I can. You can send clear photos to me as .jpg files at info@furnituredetective.com. Please send the photos directly to me as .jpg files. DO NOT put them in an online photo album. Be sure to include a copy of your original inquiry so I can match them up or I will not respond.
Thanks

Fred Taylor
“HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE”
www.furnituredetective.com  

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