(2) nice Regency inlaid lap desks
(2) nice Regency inlaid lap desks, 19th c. incl. an exotic wood box with brass inlaid medallion to lid and escutcheon, with a mother of pearl and burl wood inlaid box, the interior of each fitted with embossed leather writing surface and storage compartments, 5.75"h x 14"w x 9.5"d (larger), 4.5"h x 14"w x 9.75"d (smaller)
Provenance: A Private Collection: Georgetown, Washington DC
Condition Report: Good/Fair, the exotic wood case with veneer losses and lifting, the mother of pearl inlaid box with wooden dividers separated and loose, does not close perfectly, lacking keys **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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(2) nice Regency inlaid lap desks, 19th c. incl. an exotic wood box with brass inlaid medallion to lid and escutcheon, with a mother of pearl and burl wood inlaid box, the interior of each fitted with embossed leather writing surface and storage compartments, 5.75"h x 14"w x 9.5"d (larger), 4.5"h x 14"w x 9.75"d (smaller)
Provenance: A Private Collection: Georgetown, Washington DC
Condition Report: Good/Fair, the exotic wood case with veneer losses and lifting, the mother of pearl inlaid box with wooden dividers separated and loose, does not close perfectly, lacking keys **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.