comments on furniture
Here is Barbara's antique dealer relative's quickie appraisals of mom's furniture. He was impressed by and liked the pieces but they are not of major value (in his opinion)

green dressing table $100

brown sewing table $150
probably a reproduction....original would have brass fixtures

drop front desk $225

gate leg table $125-$175

tall secretary with claw feet $250-$300 --- if made in 1930's .... if older might be more
if plywood then is made in 20-30 ... scratch finger across back...if it is light under scratch, wood is oxidised and may be older (19 centrury)
if dove tails in draws are made by hand could be 1900 century....could be 2000-3000
wicker table worth 50 if in good shape

sowing machine (cabinet) .... $250 for cabinet