UNUSUAL EBONY LAP DESK with REEDED EXTERIOR

Opening to a felt writing surface, drawers and storage compartments specific to writing. 5 1/2 x 17 x 9 inches.

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Lap Desksecond half of 19th century, Southern Ceylon (Sri Lanka), slanted front, the exterior with porcupine quill veneers, ebony trim borders with round pattern i

This well made and unusual lap desk has a back section that pops up, revealing underneath a secret compartment. Fancy brass inlaid escutcheon, along with inlay brass ends and inset handles. Heavy and

An unusual turned ebony desk set in the form of a seal. The top is mounted with a carved natural rotating perpetual calendar. The body unscrews to reveal a compartment for ink, a small dip pen and a p

Including: Early 20th c. Anglo-Indian lap desk, the exterior with intricate leaf, flower and animal carvings, ivory edge trim, hinged double lid opens to reveal eight storage compartments (four with c

In mixed hardwood including rosewood, mahogany and others with pine secondary wood, lid is inlaid with scene of two soldiers in broad brimmed hats carrying a third on a canopied litter with flanking i

English Burled Walnut Lap Desk with Ebony Detailing, 19th C Heraldic planchet and embossed gold Greek key border on red leather interior, key and one ink well present. 6 1/2"H x 13 7/8"W x 9 1/2"D., 1

Antique Georgian Walnut and Brass Banded Slant Top Desk Top Stationery Box with Sloping Hinged Doors, Fitted Interior, Secret Base Drawer with Lap Top Desk, and Calendar. Exterior is fitted with brass

English rolltop lap desk, the ebony and fletched mahogany case with a slanted writing surface and single lockable drawer, flanked by brass carrying handles, 7.5"h x 12"w x 10"d

Two antique MOP inlay lap desk boxes, one in burl. Burl box exterior in good overall age-appropriate condition, interior damage to lap desk surface, see photos. Exterior of MOP basket inlay box in fai

Unusual 19th Century Roll Top Lap Desk with writing surface that rolls and the drawer opens at the same time. Hidden compartments inside. D 14" L 16" hgt 8". When open L 26". Found in Wabasha MN home.

21 1/2" X 11" X 7"; OWNERSHIP TAG OF PENELOPE NOYES, 1 HIGHLAND ST, CAMBRIDGE, MASS; WOOD SPLIT ON TOP

A particularly fine and luxurious Art-Nouveau lap desk with cantered edges, the exterior in black lacquer and inlaid with extensive mother of pearl to create colorful birds and flora. The box opens to

Victorian walnut burlwood lap desk, antique late 19th/20th century, exterior with burl walnut inlay, interior with green leather writing surface and compartments. 3.5" H X 12.25" W X 9.25" D. Minor re

unusual black lacquer with pearl inlays lap desk. All Original with nice decoration on top. Has compartments and felt writing surface. 12"x10" Very Good

Antique ornate slant front traveling lap desk by Caldwell, Philadelphia. Exotic ebony veneer with gold gilt bronze mountings in the Gothic taste. Cylinder type top opens to reveal compartments contain

Victorian era European, English or French burl walnut veneer, ebony, and mother of pearl inlaid travel lap desk, 19th century, having a slanted writing surface, apparently unmarked. Approximate dimens

Porcupine quill bands all over, ebony case with inlaid round medallions, hinged lid with canted sides. Profusely inlaid fitted interior with exotic hardwoods, and stylized floral scroll motifs. Felt l

19th century C-roll top camphorwood portable desk with 1 exterior drawer, flip-down writing surface, and fitted interior drawers with 3 secret drawers. Brass bound case with handles. 21 in wide by 17

Antique Figured Walnut and Brass Lap Desk19th century, campaign style brass inlays, hinged lid, ebony veneer interior with black leather writing surface, hinged and divided compartments with secret st

Mid-19th Century With brass inlay, fitted interior, and exterior side drawer 6.25" H x 16" W x 10" D

19th C. English Walnut Inlaid Traveling Lap Desk, Having Vacant Brass Plaque on Top in Center Surrounded by Multi Wood Inlaid Rectangular Design, Brass and Ebony Inlaid Top and Front Surrounded by Mul

Includes 3 7/8 x 11 5/8 x 8.25” lap desk, La Traviata Tales of Vienna Woods and Tales of Hoffman Thorens music boxes 2.5 x 5 x 3.5, a 2.75 x 7.5 x 4 3/8 box, cribbage set missing pieces and a long b

An unusual side chest in mahogany, with flame-grained fronts and a hidden campaign-style lap desk inside the top drawer. Dimensions: H 29.75" x W 25.5" x D 17" Condition: Missing key. Minor stress cra