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19TH C. MARITIME INLAID PORTABLE WRITING DESK

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19TH C. MARITIME INLAID PORTABLE WRITING DESK

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Description

American, possibly Pennsylvania or Valley of Virginia, 19th c.; walnut and pine portable lap desk, having a three-quarter pierced gallery rail, fall front lid inlaid with marquetry maritime lighthouse scene, the concealed interior fitted with multiple compartments and pin cushions. William Word Antiques label to the underside but otherwise unmarked. Provenance: From the Estate of a prominent Atlanta businessman. Approx. overall, h. 7.5", w. 18.5", d. 11.25".

Condition

Shrinkage to inlay; interior compartment lids are swelled causing the lid not to close correctly; lower inner compartment lid is detached; wear to writing surface; not all smaller lids sit correctly with some knobs loose; key is not

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19TH C. MARITIME INLAID PORTABLE WRITING DESK

Name: 19TH C. MARITIME INLAID PORTABLE WRITING DESK
SKU: 125142201
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

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