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19TH C. ANGLO EXPORT TAMBOR LAP DESK.

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Item Details

Description

Ca. 1860 brass bound lap desk, with recessed handles, and a tambour slide top that retracts as lower drawer is opened, interior with hinged fold out writing surface, and unique lift-out pigeon hole compartments, 11”H x 21”W x 17”D.

Condition

drawer and slide mechanism sticky, some lifting to brass.

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19TH C. ANGLO EXPORT TAMBOR LAP DESK.

Name: 19TH C. ANGLO EXPORT TAMBOR LAP DESK.
SKU: 153354246
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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