A Chinese 'Huanghuali' Traveling Desk Late Qing Dynasty | 清末 黃花梨旅行桌

A Chinese 'Huanghuali' Traveling Desk
Late Qing Dynasty
清末 黃花梨旅行桌

of rectangular form, comprised of two hinged sections opening to reveal the black-leather slant-top work surface, the surface panels each lifting to storage wells beneath, the base with a row of variously sized compartments for ink, pens and other accessories, including six pairs of spectacles with leather cases, the exterior of one short side inscribed L. Foster U.S. 13 pieces
length 20 3/4 in.; 52.7 cm

Condition Report:
The desk with fill-repaired splits to the join of top and side panels. There is a shallow, long chip to the edge of the interior top drop-down tray. The leather of the interior torn and the leather hinge between the top section and drop down tray is off on one side. The surface with wear overall, some staining and minor repairs consistent with age and use. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.