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19TH C. VICTORIAN ENGLISH BURLWOOD INLAID LAP DESK

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19TH C. VICTORIAN ENGLISH BURLWOOD INLAID LAP DESK

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Description

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. Approx. h. 5", w. 15", d. 10.75" (closed).

Condition

Scattered cracks, breaks, and loss of inlay; key is not present; lid does not close completely; wear to velvet; breaks to corks with one inkwell retaining traces of ink.

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19TH C. VICTORIAN ENGLISH BURLWOOD INLAID LAP DESK

Name: 19TH C. VICTORIAN ENGLISH BURLWOOD INLAID LAP DESK
SKU: 122717973
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

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