Lot 1309

Victorian Era Black Lacquer Lap Desk

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19th C. Victorian era 5 1/4" x (h) x 11 1/4" (l) x 11 3/4" (w) black lacquer lap desk with 1 3/4" (h) x 1 1/2" (l) swirled glass inkwells, decorated with mother of pearl inlay and hand painted floral designs, inner drawers have mother of pearl knob pulls, original key. CONDITION: Areas with wear, loss and cracking to lacquer. Missing pull that opens inner panel and escutcheon.

Condition

as with wear, loss and cracking to lacquer. Missing pull that opens inner panel and escutcheon.

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Victorian Era Black Lacquer Lap Desk

Name: Victorian Era Black Lacquer Lap Desk
SKU: 53931278
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $250

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Starting Price $70

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