A flip-top lap desk, Betjemann for Tiffany & Co.
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Description
Second half 19th century, stamped to lock plate with maker's mark ''Betjemann & Sons / London'' for George Betjemann & Sons, the foliate-engraved brass-bound locking coromandel wood case opening to a fitted interior housing two inkwells and two blotters above a slanted inset-velvet writing surface, further lifting to a satinwood interior with inset retailer's tag stamped ''Tiffany and Co / Union Square'', 7.125'' H x 14.125'' W x 10.75'' D, est: $500/800
Provenance: Private Collection, Laguna Beach, CA
Provenance: Private Collection, Laguna Beach, CA
Condition
Overall good condition, with scattered light scratches, scuffs, wear and minor shrinkage cracks to veneers commensurate with age; the largest approximately 4.5'' to cover. Crazing to finish of lower half of lift-top and wear to veneers along hinged edge. Some rippling to bottom of satinwood interior. Lacking key.
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A flip-top lap desk, Betjemann for Tiffany & Co.
Estimate $500 - $800
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