Accurate Description of Item
One Colonial Revival Secretary Bookcase
Appraiser Remarks
Pieces of this type are in what's called the "Colonial Revival" style. Colonial Revival pieces are reproductions of the original American Colonial items originally produced from 1620-1780. The style first became popular after the first Centennial of the American Revolution in 1876, but pieces like this were made right up until World War Two (1939). At that time interest and demand for original Colonial & Federal furnishings was so great it outstripped supply, this lead to large manufacturers to begin production of pieces in the Colonial and Federal styles from the Jacobean to late Georgian periods.
Today values for these pieces depends on their quality of construction, how close they follow original designs and their overall condition. In the current market demand for Secretary bookcases like yours are modest, after peaking in the 1990's. Examples in need of any repair or restoration often sell at auction for under $500.00.
Today values for these pieces depends on their quality of construction, how close they follow original designs and their overall condition. In the current market demand for Secretary bookcases like yours are modest, after peaking in the 1990's. Examples in need of any repair or restoration often sell at auction for under $500.00.
Estimated Value
$300.00-$500.00
Re: Old Secratary Desk
One Colonial Revival Secretary Bookcase
Pieces of this type are in what's called the "Colonial Revival" style. Colonial Revival pieces are reproductions of the original American Colonial items originally produced from 1620-1780. The style first became popular after the first Centennial of the American Revolution in 1876, but pieces like this were made right up until World War Two (1939). At that time interest and demand for original Colonial & Federal furnishings was so great it outstripped supply, this lead to large manufacturers to begin production of pieces in the Colonial and Federal styles from the Jacobean to late Georgian periods.
Today values for these pieces depends on their quality of construction, how close they follow original designs and their overall condition. In the current market demand for Secretary bookcases like yours are modest, after peaking in the 1990's. Examples in need of any repair or restoration often sell at auction for under $500.00.