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Rosewood Lap Desk

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AN ELABORATE BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD LAP DESK C 1870: The rosewood veneer case with secret drawers and pop-up inkwells bound with brass corners, the case inlaid with elaborate foliate brass designs and ornate plaques, the interior divided with secret com

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English Brass-Bound Rosewood Lap Desk: English Brass-Bound Rosewood Lap Desk , 19th c., 1875 presentation cartouche, fitted interior with tooled leather writing surface, Bramah lock , h. 7 1/2 in., w. 17 1/2 in., d. 10 in

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ROSEWOOD LAP DESK WITH STAND: With boulle inlay. 24 5/8" h x 20" w x 10 1/4" d.

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19thC Rosewood Lap Desk: 19th century rosewood lap desk with mother-of-pearl cartouche and escutcheon, brass handles, original key, 6" H x 18" L x 10" W. Good condition. Provenance: Collection of Pat and Nathan Kornfeld, Verb

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Victorian Figured Ash & Rosewood Lap Desk: Victorian Figured Ash & Rosewood Lap Desk on later stand Dimensions: 22" H x 18 1/4" W x 10 3/4" D Property from the Estate of Carter Bales (1938 - 2019), Centre Island NY (CABA232)(MS)

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Rosewood Lap Desk, having brass bound opening to slant: Rosewood Lap Desk, having brass bound opening to slant desk with compartments on stand, height 19 inches, top 10" x 16".

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Regency English Rosewood Travel Lap Desk - c. 1830s. A Rosewood lap desk with painted: Regency English Rosewood Travel Lap Desk - c. 1830s. A Rosewood lap desk with brass inlay foliate scroll decoration, engraved on center medallion "EEB July 26, 1838". The desk opens to a felt lined wr

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Circa 1870's Rosewood Lap Desk with ink well & leather interior plus compartments for quill pen and: Circa 1870's Rosewood Lap Desk with ink well & leather interior plus compartments for quill pen and letters - w 14" d 10" hgt 5". Good condition for age.

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ANTIQUE ROSEWOOD LAP DESK: ANTIQUE ROSEWOOD LAP DESK likely English, brass bound corners with brass inlaid oval cartouche and escutcheon, tooled leather interior surface (professionally replaced), no ink bottles, with key, 13.5

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Regency Brass Inlaid and Rosewood Lap Desk: Regency brass inlaid and rosewood lap desk , c.1800 England. Brass stag inlay on the lid, reminiscent of George Bullock. Double hinged 2 compartment box. Opens to felt writing surface with storage com

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Victorian Brass Bound Rosewood Lap Desk, 19 C.: Victorian Brass Bound Rosewood Lap Desk, 19th C., incised Rev'd W.J. Mellish Dimensions: 7" H x 20" W x 10 3/4" D Property from a private Alpine, New Jersey collection (MLEN464)(MS)

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ENGLISH MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID ROSEWOOD LAP DESK: English rosewood and mahogany (secondary wood) lap desk/ writing slope, late 19th c., the lid and facade with scrolled foliate mother-of-pearl inlays, a triple monogram on central cartouche, inset cam

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Rosewood lap desk on stand with original ink bottles: Rosewood lap desk on stand with original ink bottles, 22 in. T, 10.5 in. D, 16.5 in .W.

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Rosewood lap desk with fitted interior and black leather: Rosewood lap desk with fitted interior, black leather and original lock, ca. 1840, 14 in. W, 9 in. D.

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19th Century Rosewood Lap Desk, 1870 Inscription, 5 5/8" x 16" x 9 5/8".: 19th Century Rosewood Lap Desk, 1870 Inscription, 5 5/8" x 16" x 9 5/8".

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19th C Burl Rosewood Lap Desk: 19th C Burl Rosewood Lap Desk. 17" W 11" D 6" H

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Item Details

Description

A late 19th century English Brass-bound Rosewood lap desk. Hinged cover with tooled leather writing surface, includes pen tray and two "Mosley Revolving" ink bottles with crown marked lids. Some wear, restored leather, replaced Brass hinges, minor damage. 16 x 10 x 5 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $300-500

Condition

Some wear, restored leather, replaced Brass hinges, minor damage.

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Rosewood Lap Desk

Name: Rosewood Lap Desk
SKU: 101351092
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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