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19TH CENTURY PORTABLE LAP WRITING DESK

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Antique portable writing desk wood box. Mother of pearl monogram logo on top. Measures 15 5/8" x 9 5/8" wide 5.75" tall.

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19TH CENTURY PORTABLE LAP WRITING DESK

Name: 19TH CENTURY PORTABLE LAP WRITING DESK
SKU: 104814198
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

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