Large English burl walnut lap desk on stand

Large English burl walnut lap desk on stand, 19th c., England, the hinged lid opening to double-hinged leather writing surface, pen tray and two glass inkwells, opening to under storage, on later mahogany stand, 21"h x 16"l x 10"w (total)

Provenance: The Estate of Peter Schub, New York

Notes/Literature: Peter Schub had a long and distinguished career as a photography agent. He negotiated for some of the most prominent photographers of the 20th Century including Irving Penn, Peter Beard and Anthony Armstrong Jones.
Condition Report: Good/Fair, shrinkage cracks in veneer around lid edges, sun-fading on front, inkwells lacking lids **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.