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PROPERTY OF ADMIRAL DUPONT ENGLISH BURL LAP DESK

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PROPERTY OF ADMIRAL DUPONT ENGLISH BURL LAP DESK

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Property of Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont (September 27, 1803 – June 23, 1865); a rear admiral in the United States Navy, and a member of the prominent Du Pont family. An antique English walnut burl wood writing lapdesk with inlaid brass bracketing. Inscribed to inlaid plaque "Admiral Du Pont April 20 1865" to top, just a short time before his death. Measures approx. 7" height x 19 3/4" width x 10" depth (17.8cm x 50.2cm x 25.4cm)when closed.

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PROPERTY OF ADMIRAL DUPONT ENGLISH BURL LAP DESK

Name: PROPERTY OF ADMIRAL DUPONT ENGLISH BURL LAP DESK
SKU: 95637514
Price: 350 USD
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