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Nice musical necessaire and lap desk

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Description

Nice musical necessaire and lap desk, Travel necessaire with faux-burlwood finish, with mother-of-pearl inset oval and implements in fitted tray over compartment containing 60-note music box, under mirrored lid, set on ball feet, 3.5"h x 8.5"w x 6"d; with, lap desk inlaid with wood and mother-of-pearl, opens to velvet covered writing surface over compartments in base and lid, 5"h x 11.75"w x 9"d

Condition

Fair, necessaire hinges lacking one screw, interior lid split above left hinge, some implements broken, lacks keys for lock and music box, music box mechanism not tested; desk missing inlay around lock, top with split across above center inlay, top section of interior desk surface chipped at latch, velvet worn away, lacks key **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Nice musical necessaire and lap desk

Name: Nice musical necessaire and lap desk
SKU: 120924491
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

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