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CHINESE EXPORT TRAVEL DESK - Brass Bound Huanghuali

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CHINESE EXPORT TRAVEL DESK - Brass Bound Huanghuali
CHINESE EXPORT TRAVEL DESK - Brass Bound Huanghuali
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CHINESE EXPORT TRAVEL DESK - Brass Bound Huanghuali Wood Case, in rectangular form, with eased corners, fleur-de-lis brackets on inset brass frame, blank center plate, flush mount side handles, lock, brass finger hinges; the deep hinged top opens to reveal a plum brocade letter folio in the inside of the lid, compartments at hinged end for pens, ink bottles, etc (one covered), flat surface with green velvet folds down to reveal slanted surface in same velvet, with ebony trim, both open to reveal storage compartments, the uppermost has a lock. 9" x 20 3/4" x 12 1/2", brass has been polished, lightening surrounding wood, letter folio inside lid is loose. This descended in the family of Thomas Simpson, explorer for the Hudson Bay Co. An early leaf of paper inside has pencil inscriptions that read "Simpson, Otis & Co' and "Thos. A. Simpson".
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CHINESE EXPORT TRAVEL DESK - Brass Bound Huanghuali

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Starting Price $500
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