Lot 0148

Dressing Case & Victorian Lap Desk

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Item Details

Description

Grouping of two decorative boxes. Item 1: Mahogany dressing case with stenciled ink decoration, fitted interior, and a drop down mirror. 3 3/8" H x 10 1/2" W x 5 1/2" D. American, circa 1900. Item 2: Victorian lacquered and gilt decorated lap desk with inlay mother of pearl decoration. Interior features purple velvet writing surface, stencil gilt decoration, ink wells, and interior compartments. 3 3/4" H x 9 1/2" W x 7 3/4" D. Late 19th century.

Condition

Item 1: Overall good condition with one minor scratch. Item 2: good condition with some later decoration with some chips and wear to exterior, and ware to interior velvet.