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19TH C. SAILOR MADE WRITING BOX

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19th C Rosewood Writing Box on Later Stand: 19th C Rosewood Writing Box on Later Stand . 22"h x 20 1/4"w x 10"d. Condition,some chips to veneer, one loose brass binding

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19th C. Walnut Writing Box on Later Stand: 19th C. Walnut Writing Box on Later Stand . 25 1/4"h x 14 1/2"w x 9 1/4"d. Condition, missing some wooden slats, scratches and scuffs, some cracks to leather

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19th C Mahogany Writing Box on Later Stand: 19th C Mahogany Writing Box on Later Stand. 20 1/4"h x 23 1/2"w x 12"d. Condition, some scratches and scuffs

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LATE 18TH C. ENGLISH BURLWOOD WRITING BOX ON STAND: Traveling campaign desk in fine figured burlwood and rosewood veneers over mahogany; with brass mounts and gilt-embossed leather writing surface. Lock stamped "Brahmah / London". On custom contemporar

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19TH C. BRASS BOUND WRITING BOX, FITTED INTERIOR,: LEATHER WRITING SURFACE, 2 INKWELLS, SECRET COMPARTMENT WITH 3 DRAWERS, 7" H, 18" W, 10" D, SOME BRASS MISSING + 1 LID

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19TH C. ENGLISH BURL WOOD WRITING BOX ON STAND: English, 19th century, the stand later. Brass bound burl wood campaign writing box or lap desk, having a slanted writing surface, multiple compartments, and now on later stand with straight legs. Unma

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19TH C. MAHOGANY BRASS BOUND WRITING BOX, FITTED: INTERIOR, LEATHER WRITING SURFACE, 2 INKWELLS, SECRET COMPARTMENT W 3 DRAWERS, SOME TRIM MISSING, 7" H, 18" W, 10" D

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19th C. Sarreid Ltd. English Writing Box on Stand: 19th Century Sarreid Ltd. English Writing Box on Stand.Measures 25 inches x 23.5 inches x 13.5 inches.

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MAHOGANY & BRASS WRITING BOX ON STAND C. 1890: Antique mahogany and brass lap desk in the Campaign style, on a custom fitted stand. Originally purchased for $795. Dimensions: (With stand) H 21" x W 18.5" x D 10.5" Condition: Box attached to stand.

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Rare and Unusual Lap Desk, in mahogany with whale ivory edging and inlaid figural decoration, inlaid tortoiseshell banding, central lid panel with inked image of a spreadwing eagle, American flags, shield, cannon and drum, flanked by images of Native Americans with bow & arrow, interior with felted writing surfaces, ink and pen compartments and open storage, 7 1/2" high, 21" x 12". Old repairs and restoration; front corner ivory loss area; lid doesn't close tightly.

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19TH C. SAILOR MADE WRITING BOX

Name: 19TH C. SAILOR MADE WRITING BOX
SKU: 162980214
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $500

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