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Antique 19th C George Betjemann & Sons Travel Desk

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Antique 19th C George Betjemann & Sons Travel Desk

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Antique English, 19th century George, Betjiemann & Sons hinged burl wood portable travel desk. Finely crafted with a beautiful gold trimmed velvet lining & adorned with brass applications throughout. Features hidden compartments & flap drawers. Comes with original key, inkwells, compartments, writing utensils & nib. Circa: London, 1870s. Measures: 14" L x 10" W x 4-1/8" H (closed). Measures: 20" W (opened). From a Palm Beach estate. Local Pick Up or Third Party Shipping Required.

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Antique 19th C George Betjemann & Sons Travel Desk

Name: Antique 19th C George Betjemann & Sons Travel Desk
SKU: 81648714
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

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