PAINTED DECORATED LAP DESK

NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL-GIRL DECORATED LAP / TRAVELING DESK, typical hinged-lid form having finely executed, vibrant polychrome-painted decoration on a yellow ground; the top featuring an exotic butterfly

Italian Painted Wood Lap Desk or desktop writing set, or trinket box. Red toned painted wood decorated with black floral illustrations with darker red and blue tones and black line art. Measures appro

Poplar in original blue and yellow painted finish with 5-pointed stars and other geometric designs on top, sides and front, left side with 1854/C.W. W.H.T., right side with only 1854, red washed inter

English, 19th century. A very fine and beautiful 19th century english lap desk decorated in black and polychrome lacquer. Chinoiserie in feature with a large peacock and flowers. Over sized. Approx: 1

Description - An oriental lacquer decorated lap desk with figural feet. Dimensions - 6" x 14" x 10.5"

19th century Chinoiserie decorated lap desk

19th century lacquer, wood inlaid and painted lap desk, containing two brass-topped ink jars. Top opens up to a bird’s eye maple interior with red leather inset writing surface. Key present and lock

4" T x 12" x 9"

the slant lid opening to a fitted interior of open compartments. Wear to painted surfaces, oxidation to hardware. 11" high, 13 1/2" wide, 17" deep.

Dimensions: H 3.75" x W 12.75" x D 9.75" Condition: Few scratches to paint on top. Craquelure. Wear consistent with age and use.

French-style painted and decorated kneehole desk. Dimensions: 44" W x 19.25" D x 29.25"H;   To bottom of kneehole - 23.5" H&n

American, mid 19th Century. Poplar. Dovetailed case, fitted interior surface. Original grain paint has a little wear and slanted writing surface. Some edge wear and writing surfaces recovered. 7.75"h.

12" x 8 1/4"x 3 1/4" tall

Late 19th c grain painted lap desk/ secretary, drop front, slant lid, 13" x 10" x 9 1/2"

Desk measures approx. 6"h x 15"w x 10"d. It has a grain painted surface with brass trim on lid and replaced felt on interior. Interior sections have come unglued but are present.

Group of 3 Writing Boxes. Including 2 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lap Desks, and a painted lap desk depicting 2 dogs. Largest is 4 1/2"h x 15 1/2"w x 12"d. Condition, scratches and scuffs and chips, some w

Chinese black lacquer and gilt decorated lap desk. Lacking interior writing surface. Along with a Chinese black lacquer and gilt decorated document box. Desk 16.75 x 10.25 x 5.5 STERLING ASSOCIATES ST

AMERICAN FOLK ART INLAID AND PAINTED LAP / TRAVELING DESK, lid featuring painted decoration of a 42-star flag, encompassed by stars and hearts, and with the name "JOSEPH T / WILSON", concealing a fitt

Lot Antique Hand Painted Box & Lap Desk. ALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR

Early 19th century child's painted decorated child's desk. Measuring approx. 31" tall x 25" wide. Original grey and brown paint. Normal use and wear consistent with age. Circa 1830-40

With two drawers, height 7 inches, width 10.5 inches, depth 14 inches.

Poplar paint decorated and stenciled lap desk, interior cubbies, original key, 6.75"T x 14"L x 9"D

Paint Decorated Black Lacquered Lap Desk W/ Oriental Porcelain Inserts. 12 1/2" W 10" D 3 3/4" H

19th century painted and gilt lap desk, containing two brass-topped ink jars. Top opens up to a bird’s eye maple interior with green leather inset writing surface. Key present , lock not working. [7