19th C Walnut Sewing Box / Lap Desk w/ Compartments & Hidden Drawer- exterior with Tunbridge banding, mother-of-pearl insignia and Escutcheon, interior with silk fuchsia covered underside of lid, removeable silk fuchsia-covered tray with fitted sections and covers for storing sewing and/or personal items. Lift up sewing tray to reveal an embossed velvet covered lap desk with gold trim, a fitted section for writing implements, stamps, etc, with hidden, spring-set hidden drawer, desk pad lifts up to reveal a storage area, exterior with Tunbridge banding, mother-of-pearl insignia and Escutcheon, 14" W x 6 1/2" H x 9 3/4" D. Excellent condition - especially silk and velvet linings.

Selling a large Christmas collection from a multi-generational local family from late 19th century through the 1960-70s. Please note that ALL LOTES INCLUDING the Christmas & other holiday lots are selling as is … an item may be missing something or altered from its original state, have damage, etc. We suggest hands-on examination. All lots are sold AS IS and there will be NO RETURNS for any reason. The printed conditions and descriptions in the catalog entry are OPINION ONLY without legal obligation. The items sold are often of considerable age and will exhibit wear, usage and damage often NOT LISTED IN THE CATALOG ENTRY. Subsequently, if a prospective buyer, or buyer's agent, has not examined the property to their satisfaction before the auction and prospective buyer is successful, buyer understands and agrees to these terms. Prospective buyers are in ALL CASES responsible for determining the physical condition, age and any other information important to them in making their decision to bid on lots offered.