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Help Identifying Desk?

A wooden writing desk.I just purchased this desk for my teenage daughter, who fell in love with the look of the piece while looking for a writing desk. It looks rather old and has plenty of character. It seems to be handmade, at least when looking at the carving detail and irregular dovetailing on the drawers. I can't find any markings at all, nor can I find many similar photos online.

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It has several brass straps in a single line up the center/rear, which are blocked at the bottom strap, indicating some type of mount for either a candle holder or additional light feature? The center kneehole is very small and has a small recessed shelf. It also appears that the pulls (single hole mount) may have been replaced with vintage (two hole mount) matching brass pull handles. I am interested in finding out just what I purchased, but am having difficulty finding anything online. Any thoughts?

A wooden writing desk.
 

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March 15, 20220 found this helpful
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If the dovetailing is irregular, it was made by hand. If the person who made it did not leave any identifying marks on the piece, you may never know who made it.

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March 17, 20220 found this helpful

What a beautiful one of a kind piece, your daughter is the lucky one. Because this piece seems rare, I would take the photos to a antique dealer for some history in your area .

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Every lovely piece has a story, and it would be great to know, for it's care and insurance if needed. Or you can send photos/info to- https://www.justanswer.com

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March 17, 20220 found this helpful

The desk is very unique. You may want to have it appraised. There may be free appraisals online:
antiques.lovetoknow.com/Free_Antique_Appraisals_Online
www.heirloomsathome.com/.../
www.valuemystuff.com/.../free-appraisals
www.whatsellsbest.com/.../antiques.html
www.thesprucecrafts.com/best-online-appraisal-services-5189559

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March 31, 20220 found this helpful

The price of an Antique Block is 1.680 Euros chabret.fr/.../le-billot-antiquaire?lang=en

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