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Painted Box with Carved Lid & Lap Desk

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Document box with carved lid in original blue-green paint. American, circa 1840. H 8" W 17" D 10-1/4". Together with a lap desk, circa 1840 in original salmon paint. H 7-3/4" W 15" D 11-1/8". Copy and paste this link for high-res images. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/92g9varpnl0v6vk/AABaBQFAty3bYH_iFuI3tdABa?dl=0

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Painted Box with Carved Lid & Lap Desk

Name: Painted Box with Carved Lid & Lap Desk
SKU: 112711441
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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