A French brass-inlaid lap desk
Late 19th century
With brass inlay to the exterior and a fitted interior with compartments and purple velvet writing surface
5.75" H x 16.75" W x 10" D

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, dust accumulation, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Lacking key. Velvet with wear. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.