Family Heirloom

I know this desk is from the 1930s and is a lincoln typewriter/secretary desk. I don't know anything else about the desk. Does anyone know the value or history of desks like this?

 

In general, they are not that uncommon, but they are very cool.
https://www.houzz.com/discussions/4918494/antique-solid-oak-stenographer-desk-from-a-h-andrews
https://www.ebay.com/itm/142379474238

 

$ 45 bucks...

but u have a nice workshop , so u could clean it , paint it.....and get ,more for it as a usable ...not brown ....work station..!

 

More light on the subject is called for.

 

​

 

Lots of these out there from commercial applications. Not much use for the mechanism/function these days so value in minimal.

 

And in such unfortunate condition that even charities may not accept it as a donation.

 

I plan on sanding it down and putting a new stain and finish on it.

 

It needs a lot of help. It was in an abandoned house for 10 years. It's gonna be a restoration project so it can stay in the family.

 

Good idea. Poor thing needs some help.

 

Nice one! A little TLC is bound to go a long way with oak. Check out the Early Office Museum for some pointers. https://www.officemuseum.com/
Just an idea: always thought one could attach a box for files or something where the typewriter goes without modifying anything.

 

Best of luck with it. That would give it a new life!