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hello i was wondering my husband got from his uncle, who used to work at wanamakers an old desk. it was actully a desk the people who worked there used is it worth any money and how much would you think it would worth? i hope you understand me i am from germany and my english is not perfect

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I don't give appraisals on this site. If the desk was used by someone special, such as John Wanmaker, it may have some significance to its value if you can document it . The maker of the desk may be another factor to a value. Without a picture or manufacturer, I can't give much more information.
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We can answer questions about wicker repair and restoration, chair seating[caning-rush-splint-danish cord] furniture refinishing and repair, brass and copper polishing, veneering and veneer repair. WE WILL NOT GIVE APPRAISALS or answer "WHATS IT WORTH" questions. If you want a value, contact us for our current costs for this service.

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Just entered our 40th year doing this work. We started in Fl and have been in NC for the last 15 years. We have a web site www.andersonsrestorations.com where we have alot of information about us and a blog at www.andersons-restorations.blogspot.com where we have many before and after photos of our work.We also are experienced in Fiat Jolly Seats and other automobile seating and work on Horse Drawn Carriage pieces.

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