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NATURAL & BOULLE INLAY WRITING DESK

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Description

A desktop writing box and surface, the exterior decorated with natural and gilt brass boulle inlay. Hinged lid opens to reveal a red velvet writing surface, two inkwells, and a pen rest. Writing surface opens further for stationary-related storage.
L. 10 in. W. 12 1/2 in.

Provenance: Property of a Prominent Canadian Collector

Bidders living outside of Canada are warned to proceed with care before bidding on this lot as it cannot be shipped outside of Canada in most cases. This item contains material that may be protected under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). It is the bidder's sole responsibility to be aware of legal restrictions on export or import of this item before bidding. Inability to ship to desired destination will not be a ground for invalidating a sale.

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NATURAL & BOULLE INLAY WRITING DESK

Name: NATURAL & BOULLE INLAY WRITING DESK
SKU: 120721864
Price: 500 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$600 - CA$800

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