Accurate Description of Item
One Mahogany Mid Victorian Surgeons Desk
Appraiser Remarks
Based on the images and the markings your piece is Victorian, the company that made the lock, "Hobbs & Co London" started in 1851 and was formally registered as Hobbs and Co. in 1852. But by 1855 it had become Hobbs, Ashley and Company. The name then changed to Hobbs, Ashley and Fortescue, with an address at 97 Cheapside in London. Then for the next ninety years the address was 76 Cheapside in London.
Values for pieces like this depend a great deal on the provenance, as the fame of the owner and the ships sailed on can increase the value to a great degree. As a Naval desk of unknown provenance, comparable pieces often sell for under $2500.00.
Values for pieces like this depend a great deal on the provenance, as the fame of the owner and the ships sailed on can increase the value to a great degree. As a Naval desk of unknown provenance, comparable pieces often sell for under $2500.00.
Estimated Value
$1800.00- $2200.00
Re: Antique Naval surgeon's chest
One Mahogany Mid Victorian Surgeons Desk
Based on the images and the markings your piece is Victorian, the company that made the lock, "Hobbs & Co London" started in 1851 and was formally registered as Hobbs and Co. in 1852. But by 1855 it had become Hobbs, Ashley and Company. The name then changed to Hobbs, Ashley and Fortescue, with an address at 97 Cheapside in London. Then for the next ninety years the address was 76 Cheapside in London.
Values for pieces like this depend a great deal on the provenance, as the fame of the owner and the ships sailed on can increase the value to a great degree. As a Naval desk of unknown provenance, comparable pieces often sell for under $2500.00.