Help Identifying old writing table with bookshelf

Does this look like 18th century furniture? Type of wood?

Pictures are not great, cell phone camera.

Sorry about posting images twice.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

@verybrad
@James Conrad
(I have a hard time remembering names unless I can place it with a face so...I’ve left some folks out..)

You might have better luck posting this in “furniture”.
My initial thought was that the top and bottom may not have started-off life together but I’d definitely wait for the experts.

 

I am seeing oak secondary woods but am having a hard time telling if the whole think is oak..... Maybe walnut? Definitely has some age but pictures are not sufficient to really pinpoint a date on this. Don't think it is American.

 

i will get better pictures tomorrow. and a closer look.....

 

Agrees, not American, probably english. Is it 18th century? can't tell with photos provided but certainly 19th. I would guess 19th because of the drawer pulls appear to be english revival Hepplewhite pulls, C 1880s. This is called a desk-bookcase here or blind door secretary, not sure what it's called in England.

 

Thanks so much, that helps a lot. It's for sale at Goodwill for $100. Was wondering if it was worth buying. It is a bit rough on the inside. Outside looks nice. It's big, almost 10 foot at the crest.

 

Yeah, is very rough inside & it's size does not help it either, probably why it has a $100. price tag.

 

agreed! Thanks for the information.