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NANTUCKET SEA CAPTAIN FOLDING DESK

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Large mahogany 19th century folding (portable) desk from a sea captain's home on Nantucket. Inside is stamped Alvin G. Howes in a couple places. 28 x 18.5 x 8.5 inches. Has interior storage and drawers for inkwell, pens, paper, etc.

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NANTUCKET SEA CAPTAIN FOLDING DESK

Name: NANTUCKET SEA CAPTAIN FOLDING DESK
SKU: 136397492
Price: 80 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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Starting Price $50

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