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19TH C. BURL WOOD LAP DESK

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19TH C. VICTORIAN ENGLISH BURLWOOD INLAID LAP DESK: English, circa 1860-1880. Victorian era burlwood veneered lap desk with mother of pearl inlay, having a serpentine form, concealed compartments, simulated rosewood, and original inkwells. Unmarked. Ap

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(2) English antique burlwood lap desks: (2) English antique burlwood lap desks, 19th c., each with mother of pearl inlaid accents, interiors fitted with compartments, smaller example containing two ink bottles, smaller: 6"h x 13.75"w x 9"d,

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19TH C. ENGLISH BURL WOOD WRITING BOX ON STAND: English, 19th century, the stand later. Brass bound burl wood campaign writing box or lap desk, having a slanted writing surface, multiple compartments, and now on later stand with straight legs. Unma

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19TH C. BURL & INLAID LAP DESK: Burlwood with fine inlay bands. Interior with original tooled blue leather. Lacking inkwells. Dimensions: (Closed) H 5.75" x W 14" x D 10" Condition: Lacking key. Some surface scuffs and rubbing. Does

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Inlaid Burlwood Box: English, 19th C., together with an inlaid mahogany lap desk, English, 19th C., 2 pieces Lacking interior components and now fitted as a box 4-5/8"h x 11-1/2"w x 8-5/8"d and 5-1/2"h x 11-1/2"w x 8"d Pr

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Burl Wood Lap Desk: Burl wood lap desk, circa 1870 with brass and mother-of-pearl inlay 4.25"h x 13"w x 10.75"d

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Antique Burl Wood Lap Desk: Antique Burl Wood Lap Desk. Mother-of-pearl and wire inlay. 5-1/4"Hx13'Wx9-1/4"D. Condition: Good with wear and edge loss.

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AMERICAN OR BRITISH BURLWOOD LAP DESK: AMERICAN OR BRITISH BURLWOOD LAP DESK, interior fitted with compartments and fold-down writing surface retaining likely original covering. Appears to have poplar secondary wood. Old surface with warm

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An English Brass Mounted Burlwood Lap Desk: An English Brass Mounted Burlwood Lap Desk late 19th century engraved England, Christmas 1877. Width 15 inches. Estimate $600-800

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A Regency Brass Mounted Burlwood Lap Desk: A Regency Brass Mounted Burlwood Lap Desk Circa 1815, The Stand Later Height overall 24 x width 19 1/2 x depth 11 1/2 inches.

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English Tunbridgeware Burlwood Lap Desk Box: English Turnbridgeware Burlwood lap desk box, decorated with geometric parquetry inlay designs, interior lid with leather and velvet lined fold out writing surface that opens to storage, central Mothe

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19th C Burl Rosewood Lap Desk: 19th C Burl Rosewood Lap Desk. 17" W 11" D 6" H

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19TH C. BURLWOOD PORTABLE DESK: Measures 16" L. Good condition. Estimate $400-500

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Antique Burl Veneer Lap Desk on Modern Metal Stand: Antique burl wood veneer lap desk with barber pole edge inlay and a central cartouche of a shell inlay, with slide out drawer, measuring 7 by 19 by 11.5 inches. Provenance: Mrs. Swift McCombs, daughte

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Handsome antique lap desk in burl wood veneer with metal plaque to top reading "Madge Laidlaw / 25th Decr. / 1890." With tufted silk interior lid, fitted interior, embossed velvet fold-out writing surface. Including one glass inkwell and one pen. Dimensions: H 6.25" x W 12" x D 9" Condition: Showing signs of age and use including discoloration to fabric. Cracks and losses to veneer on some areas. Some warping to interior and veneer on outside. Some losses to interior elements.

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All the items in this auction remain at our gallery location in Norwalk, CT for pickup. Preview is by appointment, Monday-Friday, 9:30-4:30. Items must be picked up in the time frame of Tuesday, Wednesday December 1st- Friday, December 10th, 9am-5pm, WEEKDAYS. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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19TH C. BURL WOOD LAP DESK

Name: 19TH C. BURL WOOD LAP DESK
SKU: 117211872
Price: 130 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $1,000

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