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Value of Berkey and Gay Furniture?

A small table with a drawer.I bought this at an estate sale. Berkey and Gay. I thought it may be a magazine holder but I can't find any others like it. Any idea on what it really is and approximate value? I'm in the midwest.. Measures 23 inches W x 13 inches D x 26 inches H

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August 7, 20220 found this helpful
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Berkey & Gay Furniture Company began its roots in 1866 in Grand Rapids, Michigan creating fine furniture until 1948. 

This magazine holder has a brass round tag with the words BERKEY & GAY FURNITURE and C with the O in the center. This tag is from 1905-1929.

"By 1905 Berkey & Gay had adopted a new trademark consisting of a series of concentric rings. A circular line surrounds the words BERKEY & GAY FURNITURE which surround a C with the O as the center. This mark appeared as an inlaid wood tag or paper label for a short time, then was replaced by a brass tag.

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was added between the C and the company name."
www.furniturecityhistory.org/.../berkey-and-gay-furniture-co

I think this is from the 1920s and having a value of $300-400 resale, but it depends on where you sell it.

Antique Berkey & Gay 1905-1929 Mahogany Bed Side Accent Table was sold for $214.95
thedesignersconsignment.com/.../19239

You can sell it on www.pamono.com/.../ ;(local), www.varagesale.com/ ;(local),
www.chairish.com/

www.invaluable.com/.../ in their directory for an auction house near you. They take their commission.

 

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Your item is actually called a traditional 'Canterbury' or magazine rack or sheet music caddy.
Your Canterbury is more elaborate than most of the ones you will see listed for sale.

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It is a very useful piece of furniture and will probably sell fast than some larger pieces of furniture.
Of course, it can be used as a night table or an end table.

I did find one that looks like it is very close to your model and
the asking price is set at $735 but this is listed on Charish and this site is always higher than most sites.
www.chairish.com/.../berkey-gay-mahogany-canterbury

This Canterbury is more elaborate than yours and sold for $675 about 2 years ago.
www.harpgallery.com/.../item32374.html

Furniture is costly to ship and many times the final value will be determined by where the item is located.
I believe that if you paid less than $400 you probably got a nice deal.
I hope you intend to make it part of your home as it is a lovely table.
Should you decide to sell it, I would advise you to ask for a free appraisal from one of these sites just so you know what it's true value may be.

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www.whatsellsbest.com/.../antiques.html

 

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August 5, 20220 found this helpful

A similar B & G magazine rack is listed for $735:
www.chairish.com/.../berkey-gay-mahogany-canterbury
This B & G magazine rack sold for $33 @ auction:
auctions.transitionaldesign.net/.../Vintage-BERKEY-GAY-Magazine-Rack...
You may want to have your furniture professionally appraised.

 

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August 5, 20220 found this helpful

This similar one is asking $735 on Chairish www.google.com/search?q=berkey+and+gay+magazine...

 
August 7, 20220 found this helpful

It could be a music or magazine rack
I found similar:

www.harpgallery.com/.../item38540.html

Its value is about $400.

 
August 7, 20220 found this helpful

This one has a very similar design
www.worthpoint.com/.../antique-mahogany-berkey-gay-table...
Start free trial and see its value.

Birdseye Maple Drop-Front Desk was not sold because no bids

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www.icollector.com/Birdseye-Maple-Drop-Front-Desk-1645988_i7130047

 

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