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19th C. Lacquer, Wood Inlaid and Painted Lap Desk

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19th C. Painted and Gilt Lacquer Lap Desk: 19th century painted and gilt lap desk, containing two brass-topped ink jars. Top opens up to a bird’s eye maple interior with green leather inset writing surface. Key present , lock not working.

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19TH C. INLAID LAP DESK: Rosewood with mixed wood inlay. Three sides with step pattern. Interior appears complete. No key. Dimensions: H 5" x W 14.5" x D 9.25" Condition: Some wear to the edges. Loss to veneer front corner. E

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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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19th C. Regency Inlaid Lap Desk on Stand: Regency brass inlaid lap desk on a later stand. [24 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches]. Loose trim.

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19TH C. BURL & INLAID LAP DESK: Burlwood with fine inlay bands. Interior with original tooled blue leather. Lacking inkwells. Dimensions: (Closed) H 5.75" x W 14" x D 10" Condition: Lacking key. Some surface scuffs and rubbing. Does

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19TH C. BURL WOOD LAP DESK: Handsome antique lap desk in burl wood veneer with metal plaque to top reading "Madge Laidlaw / 25th Decr. / 1890." With tufted silk interior lid, fitted interior, embossed velvet fold-out writing sur

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19TH C. INLAID ROSEWOOD LAP DESK ON STAND: 19TH C. INLAID ROSEWOOD LAP DESK ON STAND - FITTED LAP DESK WITH 2 GLASS INKWELLS - CUSTOM HEPPLEWHITE STYLE STAND WITH LINE INLAY AND TAPERED LEGS - 23 1/2" HIGH X 15 3/4" WIDE X 9 1/4" DEEP

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Fancy Inlaid Wood Lap Desk Box: Intricately inlaid wood lap desk box with mother of pearl diamond inlay on lid. This box has designs going every which way. In clean old finish. Removeable tray inside. Underside of lid is mirrored. T

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19TH C. VICTORIAN ENGLISH BURLWOOD INLAID LAP DESK: English, circa 1860-1880. Victorian era burlwood veneered lap desk with mother of pearl inlay, having a serpentine form, concealed compartments, simulated rosewood, and original inkwells. Unmarked. Ap

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19TH C. MARQUETRY INLAID TUNBRIDGE WARE LAP DESK: English, 19th century, Victorian mahogany veneered and mix marquetry inlaid Tunbridge ware lap desk or writing box, having a mother of pearl lozenge, tooled green leather writing surface, pen tray, an

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Antique Inlaid Wood Writing Lap Desk: Measures app 7 inches ht width 20 inches depth 11 inches, burned wood lap desk with intricate geometric inlay in stripe and banding pattern, closed is decorative box, shows wear to finish, opens to re

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19th C Rosewood Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lap Desk: 19th C Rosewood Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lap Desk . 14" W 9 3/4" D 3 3/4" H

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19th C Black Lacquer Paper Mache Traveling Lap Desk MOP: 19th C Black Lacquer Paper Mache Traveling Lap Desk MOP floral decoration on top lid. Pen rest and glass inkwell interior. Size: 4h x 15L x 10.5w

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Group of 3 Writing Boxes: Group of 3 Writing Boxes. Including 2 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lap Desks, and a painted lap desk depicting 2 dogs. Largest is 4 1/2"h x 15 1/2"w x 12"d. Condition, scratches and scuffs and chips, some w

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19th C. Lacquer, Wood Inlaid and Painted Lap Desk

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Description

19th century lacquer, wood inlaid and painted lap desk, containing two brass-topped ink jars. Top opens up to a bird’s eye maple interior with red leather inset writing surface. Key present and lock working. [7" H x 14 1/2" W x 12" D]. Interior in good condition; exterior with loose paint and inlay, with small losses.

Condition

Interior in good condition; exterior with loose paint and inlay, with small losses.

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19th C. Lacquer, Wood Inlaid and Painted Lap Desk

Name: 19th C. Lacquer, Wood Inlaid and Painted Lap Desk
SKU: 108814482
Price: 175 USD
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