English lap desk with mother-of-pearl and wood inlays, leather writing surface, 3 covered internal compartments and 2 crystal ink bottles, 16"L x 10"D x 3 1/2"H (open 20 1/4"); mother-of-pearl, brass and wood inlaid glove box, 11"L x 4 1/4"D x 3 1/2"H. Splits to top of desk, section of inlay missing, chips to finish, wood loss at inside corner of lid, wear to leather writing surface, 1 interior separator detached (piece present), chips to rims of both ink bottles, one bottle cracked; scratches, splits and small chips to lid of glove box, chips at corners, loss to veneer along bottom edge.

Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.