Question: I was wondering what the age and value is of a child’s oak roll-top desk that I own. It is stamped on the back “Paris Mfg. Co., South Paris, ME, U.S.A., No 636.” The des… ...

Back in the late 20th century roll top desks were all the rage and prices were high. Currently interest and popularity has declined. If you were to get $500 for the desk it would be a lucky day.

Question: A friend closed his law practice during the 1980s and gave me an old oak, roll-top desk that was in his office. It is 49 inches high, 37 inches Gunn roll-top desk popular as 20th century ...