Lot 4505

CHINA TRADE BRASS-BOUND CAMPHORWOOD CAPTAINíS LAP DESK 19th Century Desk height 9î. Width

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CHINA TRADE BRASS-BOUND CAMPHORWOOD CAPTAINíS LAP DESK 19th Century Desk height 9î. Width

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Description

CHINA TRADE BRASS-BOUND CAMPHORWOOD CAPTAINÃS LAP DESK
19th Century
Inset maker's label. Nicely fitted interior with fold-out letter compartment and writing surface. Recessed brass carrying handles at sides. On a contemporary stand.
Desk height 9Ã®. Width 21Ã®. Depth 13Ã®. Total height 24Ã®. Width 23Ã®. Depth 15.25Ã®.
Provenance:
The Collection of Bob and Nina Hellman, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Condition

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age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.

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CHINA TRADE BRASS-BOUND CAMPHORWOOD CAPTAINíS LAP DESK 19th Century Desk height 9î. Width

Name: CHINA TRADE BRASS-BOUND CAMPHORWOOD CAPTAINíS LAP DESK 19th Century Desk height 9î. Width
SKU: 157318455
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock