Description:
Victorian Brass-bound and Inlaid Burl Walnut Lap Desk, England, late 19th century, curved lid opens to a fitted interior, brass, ebony, and mother-of-pearl-inlaid fall front opens to a velvet writing surface, calamander-veneered bottom, ht. 3 3/4, wd. 13 3/4, dp. 10 in.
Estimate $100-150
Fabric probably replaced.
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Keywords
United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.