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ANTIQUE INLAID TRAVEL / LAP DESK

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Antique Inlaid Wood Writing Lap Desk: Measures app 7 inches ht width 20 inches depth 11 inches, burned wood lap desk with intricate geometric inlay in stripe and banding pattern, closed is decorative box, shows wear to finish, opens to re

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Regency English Rosewood Travel Lap Desk - c. 1830s. A Rosewood lap desk with painted: Regency English Rosewood Travel Lap Desk - c. 1830s. A Rosewood lap desk with brass inlay foliate scroll decoration, engraved on center medallion "EEB July 26, 1838". The desk opens to a felt lined wr

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19TH CENTURY MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID LAP DESK: 19th C LAP DESK WITH MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY. WITH INTERIOR INSERTS. AGE SPLIT TO TOP SURFACE. 14" W x 9" D x 4 1/2" H.

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19th Century Inlaid Walnut Traveling Lap Desk, with diamond cut and fruitwood inlaid escutcheon. Banded MOP and Ebony inlay. A hinged top exposes a fitted interior with green felt writing surface, hinged document/letter compartments and pen and inkwell holders, no key. 13"x9"x5.25". Weight 4 lbs 4 oz.

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ANTIQUE INLAID TRAVEL / LAP DESK

Name: ANTIQUE INLAID TRAVEL / LAP DESK
SKU: 165524554
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $500

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