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19th C. Rosewood and Brass Writing Desk

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Description

A 19th C. rosewood writing box with black embossed leather writing surface, small wooden compartments, and mother of pearl inlay. Key is present. 6in tall x 14in wide. | Philadelphia Metro area delivery, NYC curbside delivery, and international third-party shipper information are all available on our website: BriggsAuction.com/Pickup.

Condition

Surface wear. | All items are sold AS IS. Lot and condition details are for descriptive purposes only. Briggs Auction, Inc. is not responsible for errors and/or omissions of condition. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is perfect or free from wear, flaws, or characteristics of age. Please bid according to your own expertise, or request any additional information and/or photographs you deem necessary.

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19th C. Rosewood and Brass Writing Desk

Name: 19th C. Rosewood and Brass Writing Desk
SKU: 166283907
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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