Have you ever heard that an antique is at least 100 years old? Do you know where this definition originated? And is it a true measure of what's really antique? Among both amateurs and experts there are differing opinions, but I'm offering up answers to these questions and more for you in a new quick tip: How Old is an Antique? By the way, the masterpiece desk from the 1700s illustrating this post is considered antique by all definitions.
Have you ever heard that an antique is at least 100 years old? Do you know where this definition originated? And is it a true measure of what's really antique? Among both amateurs and experts there are differing opinions, but I'm offering up answers to these questions and more for you in a new quick tip: How Old is an Antique? By the way, the masterpiece desk from the 1700s illustrating this post is considered antique by all definitions.
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That’s a really nice table.
Yes that surelly is a great desk. I wonder how much it is worth
I go through the ebay listings for antique furniture on a daily basis but i have never seen a table like this before. I am really curious what would the price of this be if it was on sale
The reason you’re not finding pieces like this one on eBay (or elsewhere) is that it’s truly a masterpiece of American craftsmanship. Handcrafted in the late 1700s, a desk like this one doesn’t come on the market often. The worth is subjective, as only those with deep pockets would be able to afford bidding on it through a high-end auction house. It’s safe to say that it would sell in the $1 million range, if not for more under the right circumstances.
The desk looks more like a vanity without it’s mirror. The small stool would rest underneath when not in use. My opinion