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FRENCH CUBE PARQUETRY WRITING SLOPE/ LAP DESK

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FRENCH CUBE PARQUETRY WRITING SLOPE/ LAP DESK

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French lap desk/ writing slope, 19th c., dual hinged tops with cube parquetry, opening to rosewood interior, writing slope with inset velvet surface, approx 5"h, 14.75"w, 11.5"d, 5.5lbs Start Price: $200.00

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FRENCH CUBE PARQUETRY WRITING SLOPE/ LAP DESK

Name: FRENCH CUBE PARQUETRY WRITING SLOPE/ LAP DESK
SKU: 164700047
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

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