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ENGLISH BURL WALNUT & PARQUETRY LAP DESK C. 1840

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ENGLISH BURL WALNUT & PARQUETRY LAP DESK C. 1840

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ENGLISH BURL WALNUT & PARQUETRY LAP DESK, C. 1840, H 6", W 16",:Rectangular with parquetry banding and inlaid mother-of-pearl lozenge, opening to writing surface and compartments. With key. , D 9"

Condition

A 1 1/2" loss to the front upper edge (evident in the photo), several repairs along the edge, missing interior covers for compartments, replaced writing surface and likely the hinges, too. Chs

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ENGLISH BURL WALNUT & PARQUETRY LAP DESK C. 1840

Name: ENGLISH BURL WALNUT & PARQUETRY LAP DESK C. 1840
SKU: 34711189
Price: 40 USD
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