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AMERICAN OR BRITISH INLAID MAHOGANY LAP / TRAVELING DESK

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AMERICAN OR BRITISH INLAID MAHOGANY LAP / TRAVELING DESK

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Description

AMERICAN OR BRITISH INLAID MAHOGANY LAP / TRAVELING DESK, hinged rectangular top concealing a fitted interior with likely original writing surface, and with a removable drawer. Retains an old surface with warm color. 19th century. 6 1/2" H, 10" x 18 1/4".
Provenance: From the private collection of Brian Penniston, Miller's Tavern, VA.

Condition

Very good overall condition, writing surface with scattered minor losses, old crack to one area of inlay, and with areas of expected usage wear.

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AMERICAN OR BRITISH INLAID MAHOGANY LAP / TRAVELING DESK

Name: AMERICAN OR BRITISH INLAID MAHOGANY LAP / TRAVELING DESK
SKU: 130637210
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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