Two Antique English Lap Desks
Two Antique English Lap Desks
19th century, the larger in figured mahogany veneers with brass campaign style inlays, the interior with later red velvet writing surface, two silver plate lidded inkwells with pen tray (5.5 x 14 x 9.5 in.); the second in rosewood veneer with steel line and mother of pearl inlay, interior with a royal blue velvet writing surface with divided compartments and ink wells (4.75 x 13.75 x 9 in.).
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Both refinished and with later fabric writing surface; the rosewood lid with shrinkage crack and fill; no keys; overall good usable condition.
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Two Antique English Lap Desks
19th century, the larger in figured mahogany veneers with brass campaign style inlays, the interior with later red velvet writing surface, two silver plate lidded inkwells with pen tray (5.5 x 14 x 9.5 in.); the second in rosewood veneer with steel line and mother of pearl inlay, interior with a royal blue velvet writing surface with divided compartments and ink wells (4.75 x 13.75 x 9 in.).
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Both refinished and with later fabric writing surface; the rosewood lid with shrinkage crack and fill; no keys; overall good usable condition.
