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Antique Wood and Brass Lap Desk

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Antique Burl Wood Lap Desk: Antique Burl Wood Lap Desk. Mother-of-pearl and wire inlay. 5-1/4"Hx13'Wx9-1/4"D. Condition: Good with wear and edge loss.

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Antique Inlaid Wood Writing Lap Desk: Measures app 7 inches ht width 20 inches depth 11 inches, burned wood lap desk with intricate geometric inlay in stripe and banding pattern, closed is decorative box, shows wear to finish, opens to re

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Antique Burl Veneer Lap Desk on Modern Metal Stand: Antique burl wood veneer lap desk with barber pole edge inlay and a central cartouche of a shell inlay, with slide out drawer, measuring 7 by 19 by 11.5 inches. Provenance: Mrs. Swift McCombs, daughte

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MAHOGANY & BRASS WRITING BOX ON STAND C. 1890: Antique mahogany and brass lap desk in the Campaign style, on a custom fitted stand. Originally purchased for $795. Dimensions: (With stand) H 21" x W 18.5" x D 10.5" Condition: Box attached to stand.

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Antique Wood and Brass Lap Desk, wood case with brass banding and inlaid decoration, interior with folding desk and fitted compartments, interior is in disrepair, lavender leather desktop is ripped and torn, wooden desktop has three broken pieces, the bottom has large cracks, 20" x 10" x 7.5" high

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Antique Wood and Brass Lap Desk

Name: Antique Wood and Brass Lap Desk
SKU: 69933401
Price: 50 USD
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