A late Victorian brass and turquoise enamel ladies combined inkstand and lapdesk

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A late Victorian brass and turquoise enamel ladies combined inkstand and lapdesk With elaborate strapwork, decoration, with carrying handles, the sides with shaped angular bale handles, the hinged domed rear section fitted twin inkwells and well, before a hinged velvet lined slope, 12cm high, 26cm wide, 21cm deep For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A late Victorian brass and turquoise enamel ladies combined inkstand and lapdesk

Lot 0127

Estimate £500-£800

Apr 14, 2026, 6:36 AM EDT

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Apr 01, 2026 7:00 AM EDT

London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

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