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1830's Portable Writing Desk

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Writing desk with provanace to date it as 1830 and completed by the ancerstor of the person who donated it. Hand made and painted. Wirh inserts.

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1830's Portable Writing Desk

Name: 1830's Portable Writing Desk
SKU: 66408790
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $350 - $400

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