Victorian Inlaid Lap Desk

Description:

Victorian Inlaid Lap Desk, probably England, 19th century, rectangular, with brass plates, interior with tooled-leather writing surface and multiple compartments for implements, ht. 7, wd. 19 3/4, dp. 10 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

Signs of age-typical wear overall including some nicks and chips/small losses to inlaid surfaces, rubbing of brass plates, interior with cracking and wear to writing surface, some wear to compartment elements, box does not close securely.


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